Drum Brakes and Dumb Mistakes In a shop environment, this situation would have been a profit killer for sure, which is another reason why I'm so impressed with techs that can turn the so-called easy jobs like brakes, suspension and alignment fast enough to make real money. Sometimes, even the easy stuff, isn't. In the thirty years that I’ve been...
Audi Explores Carbon-Composite Brakes German carbon-graphite composites manufacturer SGL Carbon AG and Audi have signed a cooperation agreement on carbon-ceramic brake discs (CCB). According to SGL Carbon, the firm will receive a low doub... German carbon-graphite composites manufacturer SGL Carbon AG and Audi have signed a cooperation agreement on carbon-ceramic brake discs (CCB). According to SGL Carbon, the firm will...
Ceramic brakes move to mainstream aftermarket acceptance Consistent braking, OE formulations and complete kits make ceramic-based brakes a natural fit for technicians Brake repair and maintenance is the bread-and-butter of every independent service shop in Canada. And over time, the needs of Canadian drivers has slowly begun to change the nature of what kinds of aftermarket brake material and technologies...
Better Brakes Premium components can lead to happier customers and higher profits. Eric Dussault continues to be astounded by consumers who squawk at the price of premium brake components. “A lot of people will pay $100 to $150 for a hood deflector, but they still want to pay $25 to $30 for their brakes,” bemoans the vice-president of Alco Brakes...
There is little doubt that brakes represent one of the most active markets in the industry. Given the stiff competition in the segment, there also should be little surprise that much of what is being sold in your store today is manufactured outside of fortress North America. Given the sensitive issue of safety surrounding these parts, though, what are the...
Brush Research Manufacturing (BRM) has released a ball-style honing tool, the Flex-Hone that allows rebuilders and service shops to give gives brake cylinders and rotors a smooth, “non-directional” finish that eliminates braking noise and extends service life. The Flex-Hone uses abrasive globules called “dingle berrie,” mounted to nylon filaments to de-burring, plateau hone and deglaze, and to easily remove microscopic...
North American Brakes Aftermarket: Sales of Brake Caliper and Hydraulic Components to Benefit as Consumers Keep Their Vehicles Longer Research and Markets has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "North American Brakes Aftermarket: Calipers and Hydraulic Components" to their offering. Research and Markets has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan’s new report “North American Brakes Aftermarket...
Research and Markets: North American Brakes Aftermarket – Sales of Higher-priced Brake Pads Poised to Drive Growth in the North American Friction Parts Aftermarket Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f596b3/north_american_bra) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "North American Brakes Aftermarket: Friction Parts" to their offering. Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f596b3/north_american_bra) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan’s new...
Properly removing and installing hub unit bearings can not only enhance the performance and longevity of hubs, but will also benefit the axles and wheels. Hub Unit Bearing Removal1. Begin by raising the vehicle up and removing... Properly removing and installing hub unit bearings can not only enhance the performance and longevity of hubs, but will also benefit the axles and...
Phoenix Systems Brakestrip ID Determines DOT Brake Fluid Types Phoenix Systems introduces BrakeStrip ID, a visual brake system performance test that quickly identifies the Department of Transportation (DOT) type of brake fluid in your vehicle. Vehicle manufacturers design brake systems to use a specific type of fluid, and BrakeStrip ID is designed to make sure your brake fluid meets the...
