VIDEO: How Brake Pad Wear Sensors Work And Why You Need To Replace Them
When replacing brake pads it is essential that you also replace the wear sensors too. Typically, the part that fails is the connector itself. Andrew Markel explains how this works and why it is so important to remember on your next brake job. Sponsored by Carlson.
‘How Brake Pads Are Made’ Video Reaches 1 Million Views
YouTube celebrity Chris Fix uploaded a video to YouTube showing how a brake pad is manufactured from the stamping of the backing plate to installation on his vehicle. NRS Brakes allowed Fix to document the complete process at its facilities in Toronto.
Akebono Releases ProACT And Euro Ultra-Premium Disc Brake Pads; 8 Parts Increase Coverage By Almost 4M Vehicles
Premium stainless hardware is included in the five parts that require it and four of the EURO kits include an electronic wear sensor.
Dynamic Friction Company Unveils DFC 5000 EURO Ceramic Brake Pads
The new DFC 5000 Euro Ceramic program consists of more than 300 part numbers, covering 23,000 applications.
Akebono Expands Its Pro-ACT, Akebono Performance And EURO Disc Brake Pad Offerings
The company says seven pads provide coverage for nearly 1 million vehicles.
Centric Parts’ PQ PRO ‘Experience The Best’ Promotion Lets Technicians Try Premium Brake Pads For Free
This exclusive promotion for professional technicians runs from April 1 to May 31.
Akebono Expands Pro-Act And Euro Disc Brake Pad Offering
Six new part numbers add coverage for more than 2 million vehicles.
Autopart International Rolls Out New Brake Pad Line
These brake pads, which are manufactured with OE friction material and OE positive mold process, are designed to be ultra-quiet with semi-metallic and ceramic formulations that provide stronger stopping power, reliability and confident pedal feel to drivers, the company says.
NUCAP Industries Introduces Revolutionary Galvanized NRS Brake Pads Product Line
Montu Khokhar, CEO of NUCAP Industries, recently announced the launch of a new, proprietary line of brake pads to provide the mechanic and end-user communities across North America with a top-quality product to increase customer safety and satisfaction: Galvanized NRS Brake Pads, featuring mechanically-attached friction on a galvanized steel backing plate.
Akebono Kicks Off The Year With 6 Disc Brake Pad Kits, Expanding Pro-Act, Akebono Performance And Euro Lines
Akebono has announced three new Pro-ACT part numbers, two Akebono Performance part numbers and one new EURO part number. Five of the six also include premium stainless hardware, the company added.
