BRAKELIGHTS: April 1958
Brake & Front End, April 1958— In the 1950s, the focus of many friction material companies’ marketing was safety with a side of gore. In this ad from Bendix, it does not water down the message trying to leave the reader with a “feel good” message.
2011 MOOG Commercial Vehicle Chassis Catalog Highlights New Coverage of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Applications
The 2011 MOOG Commercial Vehicle Master Chassis Catalog, featuring hundreds of new premium-quality replacement components for millions of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, is now available from Federal-Mogul Corporation.
BRAKELIGHTS: When Brakes Fail, April 1957
A Tulsa, Okla. truck driver walked out of a restaurant and discovered that faulty brakes can be dangerous even when the vehicle is parked. This accident occurred when a parked truck slipped its parking brakes and rammed into a building. A thorough safety check might have prevented the mishap.
Maximum Torque and Minimum User Fatigue are Highlights of SureGrip Screwdrivers from SK Hand Tool
Auto mechanics are always looking for ways to be more productive in the garage without having to exhaust themselves. The newly-reintroduced SureGrip line of professional-grade screwdrivers from SK Hand Tool is a great “Made In The USA” solution that will meet and exceed their expectations.
BRAKE LIGHTS: March 1951
BRAKE & FRONT END, March 1951– Before dynomometers, load cells and computers, engineers used brake pedal applicators to determine the stopping distance of new cars and the effectiveness of brake systems and linings. Bravery was a job requirement.
Streamlight Introduces PT Family of Flashlights
Streamlight recently introduced the PT series of flashlights, which are designed to give users ultra-compact, light-weight tactical personal lighting tools with up to 180 lumens measured system output and 50 hours of runtime over a distance of more than 125 meters.
BRAKE LIGHTS:Wetmore’s/Guess the Car
BRAKE & FRONT END, April 1961: Wetmore’s has been a fixture on Woodward Avenue in Ferndale, MI, since 1928. Their landmark building is known for a car on the roof with wobbly wheels. The front wheels are powered by an electric motor. Can you name the cars?
GE Debuts GE NIGHTHAWK PLATINUM Halogen Headlights
GE Lighting, a unit of GE’s Appliances & Lighting business, introduces the NIGHTHAWK PLATINUM, a new halogen headlight that puts up to 90 percent more light on the road compared to new standard halogen headlights.
E-Z Red Introduces Aluminum Flashlights for Detect Auto Fuid Leaks
E-Z Red offers aluminum flashlights that allow the technician to detect auto fluid leaks — A/C, coolant, fuel (oil, gasoline, diesel), transmission fluid, power steering fluid, hydraulic and auto body — with super bright UV function. The EZRL41ZTUV offers 41 extremely bright LEDs featuring double-stage technology: press the “on” button once for a UV
Alert Introduces Innovative LED Task Lights
Alert Stamping & Manufacturing introduces their new line of state-of-the-art Pro-Lite Electronix LED task lights. This unique line of work lights incorporates sleek, innovative design, with ease of use and functionality, truly representing the future in portable work lights.