Firestone Industrial Products Company Introduces New Work-Rite Suspension Solution
Firestone Industrial Products Company, LLC expands its product line with Work-Rite, an entry-level load management system featuring micro-cellular urethane load assist springs that install to the vehicle’s frame and axle to augment the factory suspension. Work-Rite is designed to absorb road shock while remaining a maintenance-free suspension solution. When a vehicle is loaded, the Work-Rite kit helps to level the load and improve ride comfort.
Tech Tip: Basic Checks Go a Long Way in Restoring Brake System Integrity
Brake work is fairly routine for most technicians. Even so, it’s easy to overlook some obvious problems with the hydraulic part of the system when replacing pads and rotors. So, following are some things you should always remember to check. If the fluid level in the master cylinder is low, it means one of two things ….
Brake Hydraulics: Don’T Overlook the Obvious
Basic Checks Go A Long Way In Restoring System Integrity Brake work is fairly routine for most technicians. Even so, it’s easy to overlook some obvious problems with the hydraulic part of the system when replacing pads and rotors. So, following are some things you should always remember to check. CHECK THE FLUID LEVEL If
Master Appliance Corp. Introduces New 50th Anniversary Product Catalog
Master Appliance Corp., a leading North American manufacturer of industrial quality heat tools for industry, proudly introduces its new 50th anniversary Product Catalog. The comprehensive 36-page color catalog clearly illustrates each product with all applicable accessories, and provides detailed descriptions, specifications and applications for each tool ….
KTI Unveils Upgrades to TPMS Products
K-Tool International (KTI) announces a number of additions, updates, promotional prices and packaging enhancements to its TPMS (tire pressure monitoring system) product line. Highlights of KTI’s revamped TPMS program include ….
Posi Lock offers Grease Gun Applicator System
Posi Lock’s new Grease Gun Applicator System makes lubricating quick and easy. The kit can be installed with standard tools on most electric DC voltage grease guns in a matter of minutes.
Tech Tip: Putting The ‘Brakes’ on a Common Customer Complaint
Warped rotors are probably one of the most common complaints made to shop owners and technicians who repair and service brake systems. The less confident or sophisticated driver may complain that when he hits the brakes, "my pedal pulses," "the vehicle chucks during a stop" or "it shakes my teeth during braking." Generally, a quick turn of the rotors and some fresh pads cures the pulsation complaint and down the road goes another satisfied customer.
Tech Update: Warped Rotor Syndrome
Putting The ‘Brakes’ on A Common Customer Complaint Warped rotors are probably one of the most common complaints made to shop owners and technicians who repair and service brake systems. The less confident or sophisticated driver may complain that when he hits the brakes, “my pedal pulses,” “the vehicle chucks during a stop” or “it
Brake Lathe Care and Feeding: Breaking the Cycle of Neglect When it Comes to Machining Rotors
How often do you use your brake lathe? Once a month? Once a week? Once a day? If you’re like most undercar shops, your brake lathe is humming along for at least several hours per day, every day. Even a one-man shop will find a brake lathe to be an indispensable piece of undercar equipment.
‘My Rotors are Warped!’
Warped rotors are probably one of the most common complaints from a drive upon entering any shop that does brakes. The less confident or sophisticated driver may complain that when he hits the brakes, “my pedal pulses,” “the vehicle chucks during a stop” or “it shakes my teeth during braking.” Generally a quick turn of