Bendix Adds 200 New Part Numbers to Brake Pad Line-Up
Since the first of the year, Bendix has launched 200 new part numbers into the channel. This addition will help Bendix customers cover more than 2 million additional cars, trucks and SUVs on the road today, the company said.
Monroe Brakes Line Receives Product Differentiation Excellence Award
The Monroe Brakes product line from Tenneco Inc. has received the 2010 Product Differentiation Excellence Award from global research firm Frost & Sullivan. The annual award recognizes an aftermarket supplier’s ability to develop products that address critical unmet needs of automotive service providers.
Tech Tip: BMW Brake Pad Warning Light On After Brake Pad Replacement
You may get a customer complaint that the brake pad warning light comes on after the rear brake pads have been replaced. After replacing the pads and wear sensor, turn the ignition on and wait for at least 30 seconds, then start the engine. If the pad wear circuit is good, the light should go out with no further procedures.
BRAKE JOB: Bob on Brakes
Bob Dowie knows brakes. Dowie has been in the automotive service business for more than 30 years, and his shop, Village Auto Works in Chester, NY, specializes in Honda, Toyota, Mazda and Nissan repair. Dowie owns and runs a Honda Civic and Nissan Sentra SER in SCCA GT5 racing, and gets his technicians involved in various aspects of the sport. In this installment of BRAKE JOB, Bob shares some of his best tips for doing as complete brake job.
Continental Launches ‘Better Brakes With Bucks Back’ Promotion for ATE PremiumOne Brake Products
The ATE Better Brakes With Bucks Back promotion offers cash rebates for consumers and cash incentives for professional service technicians who participate. The program runs from May 1, 2010 through November 30, 2010 in the U.S. market.
Honda Tech Feature: Eliminating Brake Comebacks
The advent of ABS, and its integration into traction control and vehicle stability assist, make good work habits when servicing the brake
Copper in Brake Pads: Great Idea, Bad Tax
If you run a shop in either California or Washington, chances are you have been hearing a lot about copper in brake pads and friction materials. If you are on the other coast or in the middle, it may be news to you, but chances are you have seen or will see advertisements and even boxes that say they have low copper content or no copper content. While on the surface it may seem like it is about salmon losing their sense of smell and phytoplankton dying, it has deeper consequences for brake pad manufacturers, shops and technicians.
Bosch Launches Brake Program with QuietCast Premium Disc Brake Pads Featuring Rubber-Core Shims
Bosch, the world leader in brake technology, is launching a major brake program and introducing QuietCast Premium Disc Brake Pads. QuietCast pads feature a rubber-core shim that promotes silent operation.
Tech Feature: 2004-2008 Nissan Maxima Brake Job
Called the four-door sports car by Nissan, the 2004-2008 Maxima brake system is easy to service with very few complaints of brake noise or pulsation. The system used the same brake pads, rotors and calipers on all models. There were some changes in 2007 to the ABS system. The system uses floating piston calipers on the front and rear with the parking brake in the hub of the rotor.
ATE PremiumOne Disc Brake Rotor and Pad Line Now Covers 1990-2010 Domestics and Imports
Expanded to more than 1,300 SKUs, applications exceed 150 million vehicles.