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Don’t Overlook Brake Hardware
5/21/2013
New brake hardware is recommended for high-mileage vehicles when the brakes are re-lined. more
Not All Brake Friction Materials Are The Same
4/4/2013
A large, full-size SUV obviously has different braking requirements than a small economy car. Likewise, a performance car will require a more heat- and wear-resistant type of friction material than your average daily driver. more
The Brake Job: Stick To Recommendations
11/12/2012
Attempting to cut costs by installing brake friction that doesn't meet original equipment (OE) requirements generally produces less-than-desired results. more
Opinion: Cheap Brake Jobs Are Not Cheap
5/29/2012
Brakes should not a loss leader for shops, says Brake & Front End Editor Andrew Markel. more
What's Changed About The Brake Job?
2/15/2012
Selling modern brake service parts is a lot like making a game-winning touchdown. more
ASE PS2 Test Preparation Guide: Brakes
10/10/2011
● DISC BRAKES — Use a pair of friction pads to squeeze against a flat disc or rotor when the brakes are applied. Most cars and light trucks since the early 1970s have front disc brakes, and many have rear disc brakes also. Disc brakes provide m... more
19th Annual Technical Forum: Friction
8/10/2011
What are the latest trends in brake friction materials? more
How Long Should A Brake Job Last?
5/21/2013
According to R.L. Polk, in 2012, the average consumer held onto a vehicle for 57 months. This is up from 38 months in 2002. If a customer drives 15,000 miles a year, the customer will accumulate 23,000 more miles before they trade it in. more
Reman Caliper 101: The Symptoms Of A Defective Disc Brake Caliper Haven't Changed
1/16/2013
During the early 1970s, disassembling the caliper was always frustrating because the caliper pistons were normally rusted into the caliper bore. more
20th Annual Technical Forum: Brake Friction
9/6/2012
Q: Can you mix different kinds of friction materials on the same wheel?  A. Yes. Some original equipment and aftermarket brake suppliers are now using different types of friction materials for the inner and outer br... more
Brake Makers Offer Something For All
4/11/2012
Back to school: Refresh your sales skills by reading up on nine essential product categories in our annual technical sales seminar section. more
Brake Pulsation Returns: Don’t Blame The Pads or Rotors
1/18/2012
by Andrew Markel, Editor Brake & Front End magazine Here is a scenario: A shop buys a set of pads and rotors from your store and performs a brake job on a vehicle (nothing special about the vehicle). ... more
Brake Rotors: When To Resurface And When To Replace
9/7/2011
Like brake pads, brake rotors don’t last forever. The rotors wear every time the brakes are applied. The rate at which rotors wear depends on a lot of variables: the type of brake pads on the vehicle, the metallurgy (hardness and quality) of the c... more
Brake And Bearing Basics
7/12/2011
Bearings are the forgotten brake service item. more












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