ATE Offers Line Of Hydraulic Brake Parts
Continental offers application coverage and availability for a wide spectrum of European vehicle makes and models.
7 Brake Myths Busted
There are some myths about brake pads, rotors and hydraulics that need to be busted. These myths can hurt and hinder a technician’s ability to diagnose and solve some REAL brake problems and customer concerns.
Gates Launches Its Latest Innovation In Smart Crimper Technology
The GC20 with Gates Cortex Intelligence takes the guesswork out of hose assembly fabrication and features intuitive touch-screen controls, on-board training, integrated eCrimp settings and remote support, said the company.
Raybestos Adds New Air Disc Rotor Part Numbers To Specialty Line
With the recent addition of four new air disc rotor part numbers to its specialty rotor line, Raybestos now offers increased coverage for air disc applications, and intends to release additional part numbers later this year. “We’re thrilled to continue expanding our air disc rotor offering to pair with our already strong air disc brake
Active Ride Control: Comfort, Control And Wheel Travel All In One Sway Bar
Imagine a car without sway bars. The car would experience body roll around corners, but off road and in a straight line, the tires would maintain better contact with rougher roads at lower speed for better traction. However, at higher speeds, the body movement around corners would negate this effect. If you increased the spring rate, it would reduce body roll but would impact ride comfort.
Brake Job: 2006-2014 Honda Ridgeline
You might assume that the Honda Ridgeline shares a lot of the same components as the Pilot. Aside from the general proportions, the Ridgeline is a different vehicle made in a different plant. The brakes on the Ridgeline are robust and have very few problems with noise or pulsation. Where the service issues can be found are with the parking brake and hydraulics.
Raybestos Unveils ‘Big Brake-Thru’
Raybestos says it had its customers in mind when the company decided to realign its product offerings into three distinct lines: Element3, Raybestos R-Line and Specialty, according to Kristin Grons, marketing manager for Brake Parts Inc (BPI).
Brake Shop Economics: It’s About Dollars Per Hour, Not Hours Per Dollar
Shop profitability is always a hot topic in the automotive service business. As a point of comparison for most shops, brakes, steering and suspension services usually top the list in profitability, while engine repairs rank somewhere near the bottom. The key to profitability is to establish a benchmark on how many dollars can be earned per hour.
Wagner Introduces Brake Pads For Popular Ford And Toyota Vehicles, Expands Total Product Offerings Across VIO
The company reports 462 new parts offered in 2017 and the first quarter of 2018.
APC Automotive Technologies Expands AP Emissions, Centric Parts Portfolios
More than 250 new SKUs have been added since January, helping to advance the fast-growing underbody parts supplier’s coverage in exhaust and brake system components.
