Centric Parts Releases New 2017 Brake Systems Catalog
The 2017 Centric Parts Brake Systems Catalog has been updated to include 5,185 newly applicated part listings and a total of 675 new part numbers, covering 49 individual vehicle makes from Acura to Volvo and 350 models from the A3 to the Yukon.
Tech Tip: Mitsubishi Front Brake Ringing Noise
Customers may complain of a high-pitch noise from the front brakes during a low-speed light brake application.
ASE A5 Review: Disc Brake Service
Although it is impossible to determine what repairs might be needed until the brake assemblies are inspected, a preliminary road test can help pinpoint problems. During the road test, listen for noises and note any pedal pulsation or vehicle pulling when applying the brakes.
Brembo Adds 3 Upgrade Levels On Brakes For Nissan GT-R
Options include substituting just the 380 mm discs for 405 mm discs, or a kit with casted or billet-machined calipers.
Power Stop LLC Announces Euro-Stop Brake Kits For European Vehicles
The company stated this new line has been launched as an affordable alternative to the high costs associated with OE parts purchased from the car dealer.
Wagner Brake Extends Rotor, Drum And Hydraulic Coverage
Wagner, a global leader in braking innovation, has expanded its application coverage on 464 brake rotor, drum and hydraulic part numbers for a combined total of nearly 160 million registered vehicles. A brand of global OE and aftermarket brake manufacturer Federal-Mogul Motorparts, Wagner is a trusted, single source of complete brake service solutions for today’s
Brake Service Case Study: Nissan Frontier
Bob Dowie looks at some of the undercar issues he has faced with Nissan vehicles over the years and discusses how to deal with some common issues you may see with them.
Copper-Free Brake Initiative Update
The desire for enhanced vehicle performance is often the driver of evolution in the automotive industry. But when a state-led charge to reduce water pollution caused, in part, by brake pad dust began to gain momentum in the first half of this decade, representatives from the brake manufacturing industry coordinated with representatives from the vehicle industry, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Environmental Council of the States (ECOS) to get ahead of the problem.
Raybestos Adds Police Brakes To Brake Products Lineup
Raybestos has expanded its family of brake products with the addition of disc brake pads and rotors specially manufactured to meet the demands of law enforcement professionals. The new Raybestos Police friction line offers coverage for pursuit and special service vehicles that require optimal performance during high-speed activity. “With the rigorous conditions that police vehicles
2000 Toyota Land Cruiser Brake Assist: Diagnosing Low And Hard Brake Pedals
Brake pedal assist complaints are often subjective in nature and, for that reason, can be difficult to solve. I was recently involved in a mobile diagnostic case involving a 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser that, unlike most vehicle applications, uses its anti-lock braking pump and accumulator to provide brake pedal assist for normal braking. The Land Cruiser’s brake assist (BA) system can also interface with an anti-lock braking system (ABS), vehicle stability control (VSC) and traction control (TRAC) system, if so equipped.
