Free Weekend Getaway, Other Prizes Available Through Wagner Brake Things Worth Braking For Contest
In celebration of the special summertime moments, Federal-Mogul Motorparts’ Wagner Brake brand has announced the “Things Worth Braking For” contest.
Raybestos Introduces Opti-Cal New Brake Calipers
The new caliper line features all-new components and requires no core return, according to the company.
Remember Brake Hardware When Making A Sale
On vehicles that have disc/drum brake systems, the front disc brakes do most of the work.
Friction: Say Hello To Low-Copper Pads
Brake manufacturers that have been using copper in their friction materials have developed new, low-copper and copper-free brake pads. Most brake manufacturers are way ahead of the deadline and have already introduced their new reduced copper product lines to the aftermarket.
Brake Noise? Don’t Be So Quick To Blame The Pads
Movement allows vibration, which causes squeals and rattles. Brake noise can also occur if the pads are not held securely in the calipers, or the noise shims or anti-rattle clips for the pads are missing, severely corroded or installed incorrectly.
Brake Sales Mathematics
The problem for most service dealers is that equipment, training and information costs are rising by the day. For this reason, routine brake service is a high-income producer for most dealer shops because it requires the least equipment, training and information resources to perform.
Reman Calipers: Changes In Modern Brake Service
Since the disc brake caliper has the least number of moving parts of any major brake system component, it should be the most reliable.
Dodge Sprinter Calipers Now Available From A1 CARDONE
At CARDONE, our goal is to be the first to offer coverage on late-model applications. We have thousands of calipers in our A1 CARDONE reman program and have recently extended our coverage to include the Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 3500. Fourteen part numbers make up the Friction Choice programs for the 2500 and 3500 with
SafeBraking.com Announces Monthly Winners
Congratulations to automotive technician Tom Nastvogel of Walla Walla, Wash. Nastvogel is the first $100 weekly winner in the SafeBaking.com Photo Contest. Congratulations to automotive technician Tom Nastvogel of Walla Walla, Wash. Nastvogel is the first $100 weekly winner in the SafeBraking.com Photo Contest. Nastvogel’s entry also was selected as the best photo submission
Ceramic Takes Center Stage
Recently, some friction suppliers have reformulated their ceramic brake pads to reduce the amount of copper in the friction material. The first ceramic brake pads appeared way back in 1985 on a few OEM applications. Over the years, the use of ceramic-based disc brake pads has grown to the point where it is now
Brake Rotors Should Be Replaced In Pairs
Rotors must be replaced if they are cracked, damaged, worn to minimum thickness specifications or cannot be resurfaced without exceeding the discard or minimum service thickness marked on the rotor. Like brake pads, rotors are a commonly replaced part when a vehicle gets a brake job. Whether or not the rotors have to be replaced
New Monroe Brakes Catalog Highlights Growth Of Brand’s Friction Program
Brand now offers high-quality friction solutions for most light- and medium-duty vehicle applications. MONROE, Mich. – Tenneco’s Monroe Brakes friction program continues to expand into additional product and application categories, as seen in the brand’s new master catalog featuring new friction product lines and several new part numbers for late-model applications. The 2013-2014 Monroe
