Akebono Brakes OE on 2011 Car of the Year
Akebono Brake Corporation is proud to announce that their ceramic brake pads are original equipment on the 2011 Motor Trend Car of the Year, the Chevrolet Volt.
Centric Parts Named Branded Supplier of the Year by Automotive Parts Associates (APA) for Record Third Time
Centric Parts, a leading manufacturer and supplier of aftermarket brake components and systems for import and domestic cars and trucks in all driving situations, has been named 2011 Branded Supplier of the Year by Automotive Parts Associates (APA).
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.
Federal-Mogul Kicks Off 2011 Smart Choice Campaign with Popular Wagner ThermoQuiet Brakes Consumer Rebate Offer
Federal-Mogul will kick off the second year of its highly successful Smart Choice trade and consumer incentive campaign with an attractive mail-in rebate offer on market-leading Wagner ThermoQuiet brake pads and shoes. From February 23 through May 31, 2011, consumers can receive a rebate of up to $50 per brake job when they choose Wagner ThermoQuiet products.
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.
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.
Federal-Mogul Expands Brake Coverage with New Wagner ThermoQuiet Ceramic Pads for 2011 Honda Accord
In addition to the new front pads, Federal-Mogul also offers Wagner ThermoQuiet Ceramic rear pads (No. QC1451) with a hardware installation kit for 2011 Accord models.
Tech Tip: Toyota Corolla and Matrix Front Brake Rattling Noises
Some customers may experience a front brake rattling noise when their Corolla or Matrix traveling over bumps. Updated front disc brake cylinder (caliper) mountings and disc brake pad support plates are available to eliminate this condition.
Tech Tip: Honda CR-V Rear Brake Grinding, Thumping or Groaning Noises
A customer may complain of a grinding, thumping or groaning noise coming from the rear brakes. This occurs during the first several stops after the vehicle has been parked overnight. Under normal braking, corrosion from the disc surface is not quickly removed, allowing for a temporary grinding or thumping noise. A new brake pad is now available, which has improved corrosion-removal characteristics.
Raybestos Brand Releases Time Saving Quick Reference Guide
Affinia Global Brake and Chassis with its Raybestos brakes – a member of the Affinia family of brands – makes it easier for technicians to locate today’s most frequently used part numbers. The new Quick Reference Guide is a time saving identification tool for technicians servicing 2000-2011 vehicles.
Wagner ThermoQuiet Pads Now Available for 2011 Ford Fiesta and Jeep Grand Cherokee Models
Each ThermoQuiet pad also incorporates Federal-Mogul’s award-winning, proprietary Integrally Molded Insulator (IMI) one-piece pad design and unique Wagner EDGE Laser-Shaped Friction technology for quieter performance, superior stopping power and longer pad life. Many ThermoQuiet pad sets also come complete with installation hardware kits.
High Performance Brakes: Carbon Ceramic Rotors
Would you spend $8,000 to $12,000 for an optional brake package on your next vehicle? What if I told you they would never fade, improve gas mileage and maybe need a change every 180,000 miles? Ceramic composite or carbon ceramic brake rotors and pads offer these advantages and more.