How Long Should a Brake Job Last?
The Pressure Is On With New Customer Expectations
How Software Is Changing Braking
There was a time when advancements in brake technology were entirely hardware based. The change from drum brakes to disc brakes, the introduction of semi-metallic and ceramic brake pads, and the addition of power brakes as standard equipment were all changes that were all achieved by redesigned and improved brake system components. Today, electronics is driving most of the advancements in braking technology.
Akebono Launches ‘Sell Brakes, Get Rewards’ Summer Promo
Akebono Brake Corp. has launched a new summer promotion to reward retail counter and commercial phone sales teams for selling Akebono brake pads.
Directions: Driving Services In The Bays
Oil really can be black gold for automotive repair shops. According to The NPD Group, oil change service is the leading driver of traffic through service bays and represents the greatest opportunity for cross-selling other services.
Porsche And PFC Bremse Partner To ‘Make The Car Quicker’
Performance Friction and Porsche are entering the debut year of a very exciting and long-awaited partnership, the companies say. With the start of the 2013 season, PFC Bremse will be a partner and official supplier of Porsche Motorsport.
CARDONE Now Offers More Than 290 Previously Dealer-Only SKUs
CARDONE now offers more than 290 SKUs that were previously dealer-only, providing a high-quality, low-cost alternative to OE, the company says.
Drum Brake Service: Single-Anchor, Floating Shoe Designs
Although four-wheel disc brakes currently dominate the import brake service market, millions of drum brakes are serviced each day in independent import shops. Thanks to their age, many drum brakes present problems related not only to normal wear, but also to extended age and mileage.
Raybestos Brakes Help Kenseth Earn First Victory At Darlington
The JGR team capped off an auspicious week with an amazing win at Saturday’s Bojangles’ Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. Kyle Busch took sixth, Denny Hamlin took second and Matt Kenseth drove his No. 20 Dollar General Toyota to victory lane … all three cars relying on the stopping power of Raybestos brakes.
Diagnosing Your Customers’ Brake Noise Complaints
Squeaking can be the most challenging and is often evident after the brakes have been serviced. The best way to deal with brake squeal is to prevent it in the first place. While we’re all familiar with brake service, it never hurts to review good practices.
NAPA Rayloc Upgrades Friction Formulations For All Replacement Brake Pads
NAPA Rayloc announced that it has upgraded the friction on all of its replacement disc brake pads with what the company calls “the most modern, advanced formulas.”
Brembo Parts App Now Also Available For Android
The Brembo Parts app is now available for Android devices, in addition to Apple devices. Not long after the launch of its first app for Apple and already more than 8,000 downloads later, Brembo has expanded its digital offering for the spare parts market, making Brembo Parts available for download on Google Play as well.
Dorman Products Releases May New Product Announcement
Dorman Products has released its May New Product Announcement, featuring 400 new parts, 109 of which are exclusive formerly “Dealer Only” parts.