VIDEO: Brake Rotor Minimum Thickness Specification
Andrew Markel visits minimum wear specification on brake rotors and how the specification is related to brake pad wear and how far the caliper has to push the pads. Sponsored by Nissan.
Mini Pry Bar Set Now Available From Cal-Van Tools
The Cal-Van Mini Pry Bar Set (116) provides tools for working on smaller, more delicate jobs such as dash trim, gaskets and O-rings. Additionally, these bars can be pried against painted surfaces without scratching, says the company. Small and versatile, they also work on jobs such as cell phone screens.
ÜRO Parts Thermostat Housings For 2002-’08 Mini Cooper S
ÜRO Parts discovered that the factory plastic thermostat housings in the 2002-2008 Mini Cooper S may fail due to the intense heat generated by forced induction, so the company developed two replacement housings.
Induction Innovations Advises When To Replace Mini-Ductor Induction Heating Coils
The effectiveness and safety of Mini-Ductor Venom and Mini-Ductor II portable induction heaters are contingent on the state of the coils used with them. According to the manufacturer, Induction Innovations, many users don’t realize that these coils need to be replaced over time. But how do you know when to do so, and where can
MINI Power Loss, Multiple Diagnostic Trouble Codes
The customer says the MINI Cooper loses power between 30 and 40 mph for a couple of seconds, with other components also powering down. The A/C blower will drop, and after the engine picks back up, the MIL illuminates.
Sunex Tools Offers Super Duty Mini Impact Wrench
The 3/8″ Super Duty Mini Impact Wrench w/Grip (Model SXMC38) from Sunex Tools features a compact design that is ideal for tight spaces. The tool features a powerful 550 ft.-lbs. motor, says the company, with a lightweight aluminum housing that reduces user fatigue. The forward/reverse control is operable with one hand. The SXMC38 offers 90
Hunter’s AutoComp Elite Brake Lathe Earns Approval From BMW/Mini
The new 7″ touchscreen provides a user-friendly interface that allows technicians to quickly look up required adaptors, operate the lathe including changing cutting direction and speed, and view instructional videos.
Induction Innovations Introduces Mini-Ductor Venom
Venom’s lightweight, ergonomic, angled design allows for induction heat to access hard-to-reach places more easily.
Hella Gutmann’s mega macs 56 Minimizes Troubleshooting Time On European Cars
By setting a hotspot, the mega macs 56 becomes a mobile diagnostic tool. The communication to the vehicles takes place wirelessly as well. The user just plugs in the VCI to the OBD port.
Florida Pneumatic Introduces AIRCAT 3/8″ Mini Palm Impact Wrench
Florida Pneumatic Manufacturing Corporation introduces the AIRCAT 1320: 3/8” mini palm butterfly impact wrench. The AIRCAT 1320 provides 80 ft.-lb. of torque at a free speed of 10,000 rpm. Weighing only 1.1 lb. and with an overall length of only 5.4”, the 1320 fits comfortably in the operator’s palm; and is ideal for work around