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Tech Forum: Ceramic Brake Pads

QUESTION: What’s so hot about ceramic brake pads? ANSWER: In a nutshell, ceramic pads are quieter than semi-metallic pads. Ceramic pads are also less harsh on rotors than their semi-metallic cousins, tend to wear better, and unlike many European formula non-asbestos organic (NAO) pads, don’t produce a lot of ugly black brake dust that sticks

Power Brake Boosters

Where would your customers be without these amazing devices? In the emergency room? Power brake boosters are standard equipment on virtually all vehicles today thanks to disc brakes and the motoring public’s desire for effortless braking. The power assist provided by the brake booster allows a 120 lb. soccer mom to bring 6,000 lbs. of

Here’s Your $39 Brake Job

When does a $39 brake job hurt this industry? It damages the industry’s reputation every time a brake job doesn’t cost $39.

Brake Friction Materials

There is no such thing as a perfect single formula when it comes to brakes. But in order to steer your customers in the right direction, your recommendations should fit your customer’s concerns perfectly.

Selling Loaded Callipers

Loaded calipers provide a variety of benefits when doing brake jobs on customers’ vehicles. Most brake suppliers have a loaded caliper program today so availability is seldom an issue. If price becomes a hurdle, that’s when it’s time to inform your customers of the features and benefits of loaded calipers. One of the advantages for

So Many Brake Pads, So Little Time

In today’s market, friction materials are designed to accommodate the most specific need. An informed counterperson should be able to recommend the right pad for the right customer.