E-Z Red Spotlights Double Barrel Work Light
E-Z Red’s rechargeable double head LED automotive work light features laser pointer.
SafeBraking.com Website Highlights the Dark Side and Lighter Side of Brake Repair
SafeBraking.com is a news website that tackles the difficult issue of safety in brakes with a message that keeps visitors engaged. The website is a collaboration between NUCAP and Babcox Media and harnesses the power of targeted and unique content.
Enhanced TQBrakePads.com Highlights Exclusive Technologies of New Wagner ThermoQuiet CeramicNXT Brake Pads
Automotive technicians, parts professionals and consumers can now learn about the exclusive technologies featured in new Wagner ThermoQuiet CeramicNXT brake pads by visiting Federal-Mogul’s enhanced TQBrakePads.com website.
BRAKELIGHTS: Indy 500 Brakes
BRAKE & FRONT END — September 1963 — In the 1950s and early 1960s, it was not uncommon for a driver to brake at the end of the long straights at Indianapolis. Engine technology was out pacing chassis technology and scrubbing speed was essential for making it through the corners. Also, in those days, cars came off
Tech Tip: Mercedes-Benz Engine Diagnosis Warning Lamp Lights Up
The engine diagnosis warning lamp is activated due to one or more of the following fault codes stored in the engine electrical system control unit: 0059, 0060, 0063, 0064, 0271, 0272, 0275, 0276. The fault code is recorded as current and stored in the fault memory, and/or the camshaft adjustment solenoid is not oil-tight.
BRAKELIGHTS: Wetmore’s, Ferndal Michigan
Wetmore’s Tire & Auto Repair in Ferndale, MI, has been in business since 1928 on Woodward Avenue. The English-style shop has an alcove on the roof where a misaligned and wobbly-wheeled 1964 Chrysler New Yorker sits. According to www.wetmorestireandautorepair.com, one of the first vehicles was a Hudson. Executives from the Hudson Motor Company claimed the wobbling
BRAKELIGHTS: Merrill Axle & Wheel
Merrill Axle and Wheel has been in business since 1928 in the Denver, CO, area. In 1945, Marcellus “Celly” Merrill developed and was manufacturing an innovative wheel balancer for automobiles.
BRAKELIGHTS: October 1936: Hanging Bums in Hollywood
BRAKE & FRONT END, October 1936 – J.S. Bushey was not a subtle man. The ironic part of this story is that Pep Boys has opened next door to the former site of Bushey’s shop, a company with three mascots. Also, in front of the shop are the stars for Lucille Ball, Gregory Peck and Montgomery Cliff.
Light it Up Right with New Snap-on High Output Flashlights
Snap-on’s new high output flashlights provide the power and performance needed to work in dark areas. Featuring the latest technology in high output LED lighting as well as an anti-roll design and rubberized non-slip grip, these new flashlights will be a welcome addition to any service technicians’ toolbox.
BRAKELIGHTS: When Brakes Fail
BRAKE & FRONT END, November 1932 – During the 1930s, shops made roadside displays that would make some modern city councils cringe. Traffic fatalities were common due to the lack of safety systems and poorly maintained brakes. Most of the brake systems were operated by cables or rods and required adjustments every 2,000 to 3,000 miles.