Putting the Brakes on Copper New laws look to do away with copper and regulate other compounds in brake formulations New laws being passed in California and Washington State will permanently change friction formulations for cars and light-duty vehicles over the next 15-20 years. Known as ‘Better Brake Laws,’ California and Washington State are proposing to reduce the use of...
Broken brakes Badly worn brake system underline the importance of regular vehicle maintenance... and an inspection every once in a while! Tyler Rump of Roy Rump & Sons Tire and Auto Center in Ottawa, Ont., sent in this picture of a badly worn brake system. “This first-time customer came in for a brake noise,” he wrote. “The tech couldn’t believe...
Put the Brakes on VW Vibration Diagnosing a repair can be challenging. In the case of a manufacturing defect, a solution can be especially elusive. For any diagnosis — difficult or relatively simple — manufacturers’ repair information is the solution for... Diagnosing a repair can be challenging. In the case of a manufacturing defect, a solution can be especially elusive...
Wisdom from a $1G per day Guy He's a highly talented and productive auto service technician, with extraordinary customer relations skills and the ability to balance sometimes conflicting forces of sales targets and the customer's ... He’s a highly talented and productive auto service technician, with extraordinary customer relations skills and the ability to balance sometimes conflicting forces of sales...
Brake guy talking The Case For Quality Brake Service. Brakes may not be new or as exciting as e-commerce and dot.com start ups, but if hydraulic lines, rotors, calipers, drums and friction material could speak, they might complain of being taken for granted. Technician Steve Bosynak is a brake expert with 15 years working experience. He shares his considerable technical...
A new brake system diagnosis and repair guide for professional technicians is now available from Tenneco’s Monroe Brakes brand. The 16-page, illustrated, free publication, “A Professional Technician’s Guide to Brake Service,” includes in-depth information regarding the evolution of automotive brake system technologies as well as proven steps for identifying and correcting common brake performance issues. Featuring a laminated “flip-book” format...
Tenneco has published a new Monroe Brakes master catalog featuring hundreds of additional part numbers covering millions of passenger vehicles and severe duty/commercial vehicle applications. Tenneco says the Monroe Brakes line represents a comprehensive, single-source offering of ultra-premium and premium friction solutions and related brake products for the North American vehicle population. Included in the newly expanded Monroe Brakes line are 184...
Bendix Brakes Announces Enhanced Stop By Bendix Automotive Brake Product Line MAT Holdings, Inc. has announced the launch of the enhanced Bendix brand Stop by Bendix product line, which offers complete all-makes, all-models automotive brake product coverage. Stop by Bendix automotive brake products are designed and manufactured to meet or exceed OEM specifications. The enhanced Stop by Bendix product line...
Tenneco’s Monroe Brakes has introduced its “Spring Consumer” promotion for customers buying their popular brake pads. The promotion offers customers a $15 prepaid MasterCard gift card with the purchase of one qualifying set of ultra-premium Monroe Total Solution ceramic or semi-metallic brake pads and a $30 prepaid MasterCard for the purchase of two sets. The brake pads included is the...
Raybestos Brand Brake Pads Released for Late Model Import Applications Raybestos brand brake parts – a member of Brake Parts Inc – has added listings for 54 makes and 294 models that cover the 2013 model year. Raybestos brand brake parts – a member of Brake Parts Inc – has added listings for54 makes and 294 models that cover the 2013 model...
