Akebono Releases 4 ProACT Ultra-Premium Disc Brake Pad Kits
The new kits increase coverage by more than 2.5 million vehicles.
Tech Tip: Brake Pad Efficiency with Burnishing
Old rotors should be replaced or resurfaced, and the hub-mounting surface should be cleaned thoroughly.
NRS Brakes Launches New Galvanized Brake Pad Line, New Fleet Program At AAPEX 2019
NRS Brakes’ new brake pad program for national fleet accounts covers vehicles up to Class 7 and is tailored to the individual fleet operator’s vehicles.
New YouTube Video On Brake Pad Testing By ‘Engineering Explained’ Trending With More Than 1.3 Million Views
This popular video compares five brake pad sets (for the same application) using industry-standard tests at NRS’ certified testing laboratories. Four tests were performed on the pads using a brake dynamometer, corrosion test chamber and shear testing machine.
VIDEO: Engineering Explained Tries To Find The Best Brake Pad
Popular YouTube channel Engineering Explained recently partnered with NRS Brakes to find out what are the differences between expensive and cheaper brake pads.
Mini Cooper Tech Tip: False ‘Service Due’ Message For Brake Pad Thickness
Brake pad thickness warning message is displayed even if the pads are above specifications. The mathematical calculations made by the Condition Based Services Module (CBS) do not agree with the actual brake wear. The CBS uses inputs like vehicle speed, pedal pressure and rotor temperature to determine if the pads require replacement.
NRS Brakes Adds To Its Galvanized Brake Pad Offering
The offering covers vehicles including Honda, BMW, Ford, GMC Trucks, Nissan and more.
Bosch Expands Brake Pads, Oxygen Sensors And Engine Management Product Lines
Bosch has added new parts coverage in July and August for select vehicle year, make and model years from BMW, Cadillac, Ford, Kia, Subaru, Volkswagen and more. The braking, oxygen sensor and particulate matter sensor SKUs expand coverage to more than 30 million vehicles in operation in North America.
Akebono Adds 4 New Ultra-Premium Disc Brake Pad Kits To ProACT, Euro Lines
The new part numbers increase Akebono’s coverage by 1.2 million vehicles.
VIDEO: Brake Pad Wear Specification
Andrew Markel explains how minimum wear and discard specifications of the brake pads and rotor (disc) are related to the caliper and piston. If a technician fails to measure the rotor when the pads are replaced, it could cause a hydraulic failure when the pads wear out. Sponsored by NAPA.
