WORLDPAC Becomes Exclusive North American Distributor of Pilenga Brake Rotors
WORLDPAC has been named the exclusive North American distributor of Pilenga brake rotors for Asian, European and domestic nameplates.
Fras-le Fills Two Strategic Engineering Position
Fabio Jurchaks is promoted to sales and engineering manager, while Matt Robere is named new application/NVH engineer.
FMSI: Serving Shops and Brake Manufacturers for More than 60 Years
If you purchase almost any set of brake pads or shoes, the last three or four digits of the parts number match for most of your brand choices. This is not an accident or OEM conspiracy. This is the product of more than 60 years of cooperation of brake friction manufacturers. This collaboration is the Friction Materials Standards Institute (FMSI) and the FMS number system. The fruits of this endeavor go beyond part number; it has given shops new brake applications sooner and at a lower cost.
AP Performance, Autolite/Fram (Honeywell), Leacree and More Join ShowMeTheParts.com
With our most recent additions of the AP Performance, Autolite/Fram (Honeywell), Leacree, Performance Radiator, Precision Parts Australia, Prime Guard, Rainy Day Wipers and Security Filters lines, ShowMeTheParts.com now includes more than 150 brands, covering almost 2,200 part types.
FRAS-LE Hires New Director of Sales and Marketing for the North American Light Vehicle Aftermarket
FRAS-LE, one of the largest friction materials manufacturers in the world, has appointed Randy Mordue as its director of sales and marketing for the North American Light Vehicle Aftermarket.
Independent Repair Shop Summit 2010 Draws 195 Technicians
The 9th annual Independent Repair Shop Summit (IRSS) took place on October 2-3 in Minden, NV. Hosted by Ramac Industries, the IRSS is the 2nd largest technician and shop management training event on the West Coast.
WORLDPAC Hosts First-Time Supplier & Training EXPO
Successful event supported customers through specialized training.
WORLDPAC Hosts First-Time Supplier & Training EXPO
Successful event supported customers through specialized training.
BRAKE JOB: Seventh Generation Accord (2003-’08)
The seventh-generation Honda Accord (2003-’08) and Acura TL are some of the top-selling vehicles in the U.S. They have a very simple brake system to service, but it can be prone to brake noise if not serviced properly.
CAWA and AAIA Work with Sustainable Conservation on Brake Pad Reformulation
The California/Nevada/Arizona Wholesalers Association (CAWA) and the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) recently said they are actively involved in guiding legislation slated for introduction in early 2009 to limit the use of copper in brake pads. The legislation is being introduced by California nonprofit organization Sustainable Conservation and collaborative partners including brake manufacturers ….