Performing a Brake Job on a 2005-2010 Toyota Scion TC
The replacement of the pads and rotors on a Toyota Scion TC is straightforward, but there are some things that you should know before you start. This car is designed for ceramic friction material formulations. If everything is operating correctly, it is not uncommon for a set of rotors to last three sets of ceramic pads. Toyota even recommends not machining the rotors if the rotors are within specifications for thickness, thickness variation and runout.
New Raybestos Brand Brake and Chassis Parts Released for 2013 Foreign and Domestic Nameplates
Affinia Group has announced that brake pads, brake rotors, brake calipers, hoses, master cylinders and electronic wear sensors have been added to the Raybestos brakes catalog for 2013 Audi, Ford, Lexus and VW models.
Performing a Brake Job on a 2002-2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer
The Chevrolet Trailblazer is based on the GMT 360. The brake system on the Trailblazer is not groundbreaking by any means, but there are some intricacies technicians should be aware of on this common platform. The front brakes utilize dual piston calipers with phenolic pistons. The most important thing to remember when replacing the pads on this vehicle is to replace the hardware.
New Monroe Brake Promotions Offer Attractive Incentives for Consumers and Installers
Tenneco Inc. is offering attractive incentives to consumers and automotive service professionals who choose Monroe Ceramics and/or Monroe Dynamics brake pads for brake repairs this spring.
Tech Feature: Performing the Complete Brake Job
The problem with routines is that we tend to – you guessed it – fall into a routine. Because the braking system on many modern imports is integrated into other systems like vehicle stability control (VSC) and traction control, modern braking systems must meet minimum levels of performance. For that reason alone, short-cutting a brake repair with substandard procedures and materials is a recipe for future comebacks.
Tech Feature: Brake Job on Ford CVPI
The Ford Crown Vic Police Interceptor, or CVPI, has been around since 1992. The current crop of CVPIs do not differ much mechanically from their predecessors, but on the undercar electronics, the vehicle has advanced dramatically in the past 10 years.
Brake Job: 2007 GM Full-Sized 1500 Pick-Up and SUV
The GMT 900 debuted in 2007 as the replacement for the GMT 800. The first GMT 900 vehicle was the Chevrolet Tahoe, which arrived at dealers in January 2006. The GMC Yukon (regular and Denali) and Cadillac Escalade soon followed. Chevrolet Avalanches and Suburbans, GMC Yukon XLs, and Cadillac Escalade ESV and EXT were next to hit the roads.
Beck/Arnley Redesigns Premium Foreign Nameplate Brake Pad Packaging
Beck/Arnley announces it has completely redesigned the packaging for its premium foreign nameplate brake pad program, which includes 082 premium organic disc brake pads, 086 premium ceramic disc brake pads and 087 premium semi-metallic disc brake pads.
Expanded Coverage, Focus on Technicians Needs Drive Success of Monroe Brakes Brand
Tenneco Inc.’s Monroe Brakes product line has continued its growth trajectory in 2010. Based upon feedback from distributors and professional technicians, the company has unveiled nearly 40 new Monroe Dynamics and Monroe Ceramics brake pad sets and a variety of packaging enhancements aimed at meeting the needs of all of its customers.
Tech Feature: Mazda Brake and Chassis Repair Essentials
Every job should start with the customer interview. When the appointment is made, it’s important that some questions that will help ensure a successful job get answered. The first question to ask is why the customer thinks the brakes need service. What is obvious to us is a mystery to the customer so it’s important that we establish what it is that has the customer concerned. There is nothing more disappointing to a customer than to spend money on a repair and not have their concerns addressed.