Would You Install That Brake Pad On Your Car?
Today, we are in a fight against replacement brake pads that put profit ahead of safety. The brake repair market is starting to become dominated by a “good enough” mentality. Good enough to some is just being able to stop in a “reasonable” distance at normal driving speeds, and last for 10,000 miles. But, when tasked to perform an emergency stop or a series of hard stops, the vehicle can become unsafe with longer stops and a low pedal when inferior brake pads are used.
Sensing Brake Pad Wear
Modern brake pad wear sensors can do more than just warn the driver of a worn brake pad. These new wear sensors work with the rest of the brake system and can estimate the mileage until the brake pads wear out.
VIDEO: Reading Brake Pad Wear Patterns
Andrew Markel explains how brake pad wear can determine the working condition of the brake calipers based on the wear pattern. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
Bosch Expands Braking, Engine Management, Oil Filter And Rotating Machine Product Lines
Bosch has added new parts coverage for vehicles from Volkswagen, Ford, Lexus, BMW, Toyota and more in February. The new SKUs cover more than 21.6 million vehicles in operation in the U.S. and Canada, offering OE fit, form and function for select vehicles needing replacement brakes, engine management components, oil filters, starters and alternators.
Continental Announces Return And Expansion Of ATE Brake & Hydraulic Parts Program To The North American Market
The ATE brand encompasses brake pads and rotors, boosters, master cylinders, wheel speed sensors, brake wear indicators, calipers, brake fluid, hoses and reservoirs, as well as wheel cylinders.
Bosch Expands Braking, Starters, Alternators And Engine Air Filter Product Lines To Cover More Than 46M Vehicles
The new SKUs cover more than 46 million vehicles in operation in the U.S. and Canada, offering OE fit, form and function for select vehicles needing replacement engine air filters, starters, alternators or brake pads.
