Honeywell Friction Materials Launches New Customer-Driven Global Website
Honeywell Friction Materials, known for its Bendix, JURID and Stop by Honeywell branded brake products, has announced the launch of a new global website for service technicians, do-it-yourself (DIY) consumers and direct customers.
Raybestos Rattlesnake Sweepstakes Winner Hits Jackpot In Vegas
At the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo in Las Vegas, representatives from Brake Parts Inc and Affinia Global Chassis, the respective manufacturers of Raybestos brake and Raybestos chassis products, presented the keys to the winner of the 2014 Raybestos Rattlesnake Toyota Tundra. Its new owner, Dave Cramer, is a property manager with Ross Pacific Management in Vancouver, Wash.
Performing Brake Service On 2006-Current Cadillac DTS
The 2006-current Cadillac DTS is the largest sedan that General Motors offers. The DTS incorporates the K-platform as denoted by the 4th letter in the VIN. It is built on the same line as the Buick Lucerne. The two vehicles share many brake components, but option packaging is different for the Lucerne. The brake system of the DTS is simple to work on and has a lot in common with other GM vehicles. When one comes into your shop, remember that every DTS is equipped with stability control and TPMS, so have a scan tool and TPMS tool on hand.
New Brake Pad Sets Added To Monroe Total Solution Line
Tenneco has introduced new brake pad sets to the Monroe Total Solution line of ultra-premium ceramic and semi-metallic brake pads. The new pad SKUs cover over two million popular late-model passenger vehicles, and the Monroe Total Solution line now offers 97-percent coverage of domestic- and foreign-nameplate applications.
Mopar Remanufactured Parts Catalog Delivers More Choices
Aiming to satisfy a broader universe of customers, Mopar launches the newly expanded Mopar Remanufactured Parts catalog featuring new product lines and applications for Chrysler Group LLC vehicles such as Loaded Brake Calipers, Steering Components and more.
Brake Parts Inc. To Introduce New Braking Technology
Brake Parts Inc. (BPI), manufacturer of Raybestos brand brakes, has announced plans to present what it says will be the next major transformation of the disc brake pad. The official unveiling takes place at the 2013 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo next week in Las Vegas.
Diagnosing And Repairing Worn Brake Hydraulics
During a service writer’s efforts to sell competitive brake services at the service desk, he or she often focuses on selling “good, better or best” brake friction replacements, while ignoring the added expense of repairing brake hydraulics. Unfortunately, neglected brake hydraulic systems can cause an expensive warranty comeback or, even worse, a serious traffic accident. In any case, it’s important to advise a potential customer of the importance of servicing and repairing worn brake hydraulics.
Winners Of Raybestos Brakes ‘Go Green’ Promo Go To The Races
On October 12, two lucky winners and their guests joined representatives from Raybestos brand brakes at the Sprint Cup Series Race in Charlotte. The race weekend was the grand prize in this year’s Raybestos brakes “Go Green” sweepstakes and promotion.
Brake Service On 2011-Newer Buick Regals
The fifth-generation Buick Regal on the surface might seem like an easy car to work on when the pads need replaced, but if you assume that this is just another Buick, you could quickly find yourself in trouble. The Regal has standard brake features that were once only found on high-end imports. This makes the Buick a game changer in the brake job world.
Centric Parts’ 2014 Brake Systems Catalog Offers Import Coverage
Among the many categories of products featured in this latest catalog are Centric’s High Carbon Alloy 125-series rotors, PosiQuiet and Fleet Performance brake pads with hardware included, PosiQuiet Loaded calipers, StopTech high-performance rotors, hydraulics and more.
National Pronto Association Honors Honeywell Friction Materials At Annual Meeting
The National Pronto Association recognized Honeywell Friction Materials as its 2013 “Supplier of the Year” and “Partner of the Year” at the group’s recent annual meeting. Honeywell Friction Materials supplies Pronto members with a comprehensive line of premium brake pads and hard parts.
Brake Service On A 2002-2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer
The Chevrolet Trailblazer is based on the GMT 360. The brake system on the Trailblazer is not groundbreaking by any means, but there are some intricacies technicians should be aware of on this common platform. The front brakes utilize dual piston calipers with phenolic pistons. The most important thing to remember when replacing the pads on this vehicle is to replace the hardware.