Performing A Brake Job On A Toyota Tacoma
The Tacoma has a very reliable brake system. But, one problem area is the load compensating valve that attaches to the rear axle. The mechanical linkage and the valve causes problems on some trucks by leaking and increasing braking distances. The main culprit is rust and corrosion.
Brembo Brake Systems Enhance Show Cars At NAIAS
Brembo made its debut at Detroit’s North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in January 2016. In addition to showcasing more than 30 brake components in its booth, including new improved ventilated discs, electro-mechanical parking brakes and interactive disc concepts and the fully electric “Brake By Wire” concept system, Brembo products were fitted on more than
Centric Parts Releases 2016 Brake Systems Catalog
Centric Parts has released the latest addition to its award-winning library of catalogs — the updated Centric Parts 2016 Brake Systems Catalog (2010-’16). With hundreds of new listings, the 2016 Centric Brake Systems Catalog is one of the most comprehensive brake catalogs available today for 2010-’16 model-year vehicles. “This new catalog is a testament to
Genuine Ferodo OE-Quality Brake Pads Now Available In North America
Genuine Ferodo brake pads for European passenger vehicles are now available to North American service providers and consumers who demand the same superior control and braking precision specified by leading European vehicle manufacturers. Fitted as original equipment on eight of Europe’s top 10 best-selling passenger car models, Ferodo brake pads are manufactured by Federal-Mogul Motorparts,
Top 10 Brake Job Mistakes For Pads, Rotors And Calipers
Here are the top 10 brake job mistakes made by rookie technicians when replacing brake pads, rotors and calipers. 10. Not cleaning the brake slides and hardware: Just slapping new pads where the old pads once resided never works. The slides and abutment clips should be cleaned and/or replaced.
Thorough Brake Inspections Are Comeback Preventers & Profit Builders
Learn how to use a simple, but effective, brake inspection procedure that takes the surprises out of the brake repair process.
Raybestos Brakes Adds More Than 500 New Part Numbers
Raybestos recently added more than 500 new part numbers to its line of premium-quality brake products. The new part numbers include: • 427 Brake Pad Sets • 24 Pad Electronic Wear Sensors • 22 Brake Calipers • 22 Brake Cables • 11 Brake Hose “Because we are committed to helping our customers grow their brake
Bosch Offers Copper-Free Brake Pads Ahead Of 2025 Requirement
In response to legislation requiring the reduction of copper in brake friction formulations, Bosch has announced that it now offers copper-free material in its premium-grade QuietCast and other braking lines. In addition, the company says it has developed a proprietary copper-free ceramic friction formulation that incorporates renewable materials to make its product even more environmentally
Collaborative Effort Between EPA, Brake Manufacturers And Motor Vehicle Industry Will Reduce Copper In Brake Pads
Representatives of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Environmental Council of the States (ECOS) and motor vehicle industry associations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the agency and the motor vehicle industry for the reduction of copper in brake pads. The MOU calls for the reduction of the use of copper in
Investment And Expansion Driving Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake Production And Job Growth
Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC (BSFB) has unveiled a multiyear, $8.7 million expansion and improvement project at its Bowling Green, Ky., manufacturing facility. The initiative has helped lead to another annual production milestone, with the Bowling Green operation manufacturing more than 1 million foundation brakes in a 12-month period. A joint venture between Bendix Commercial