Wagner Brake Helps Consumers And Installers Recognize Certification Markings On Low-Copper Brake Pad Packaging
Federal-Mogul’s Wagner Brake brand is reaching out to automotive parts distributors and service providers to increase awareness of the new packaging “LeafMark” designation covering “low copper” compliant brake pads.
Centric Parts Releases New 2014 Brake Systems Catalog
Centric Parts has released the latest addition to its award-winning library of brake system catalogs – the Centric Parts 2014 Brake Systems Catalog (2010-2014). This up-to-the-minute catalog details Centric’s complete range of brake, wheel bearing, hub and seal components for passenger car and light truck applications from 2010 through 2014.
Federal-Mogul And Wagner Brand Lead Shift To Low-Copper Brake Pads
Federal-Mogul Corp. and its Wagner Brake brand are leading the automotive industry’s rapid shift to environmentally friendly low-copper brake pads. More than 1 million new 2014 vehicles from leading original equipment light vehicle manufacturers will be equipped with Federal-Mogul’s Eco-Friction pads, according to Federal-Mogul.
Servicing 1996 To 2005 Volkswagen And Audi Vehicles
In this article, I’ll take a look at the designs and repair of the suspension, brake and exhaust systems of Volkswagens and Audis from 1996 to 2005. I won’t be able to cover everything in this article, just some of the highlights of the various models. VW and Audi produced cars in two- or four-wheel-drive configurations, in several body styles and with a number of powertrains. These cars seem to be everywhere here in the Pacific Northwest. There is a model that fits just about every need and with the available Quattro and 4Motion drivetrains they make excellent ski and mountain vehicles.
Centric Parts Expands Friction Research Program
Centric Parts is expanding its research and development program by naming noted friction expert Dr. Poh Wah Lee, PhD, to the newly created position of director of friction materials sciences. Dr. Lee, a preeminent researcher focused on copper-free formulations, will lead the ongoing development of Centric’s friction program.
Raybestos Brakes Help Kenseth Win First Chase Race
Matt Kenseth, the top seed in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, added to his long list of victories in Sunday’s rain-interrupted GEICO 400 at Chicagoland Speedway. The victory was Kenseth’s sixth of the season, tops in the Cup series, and his most ever in a single season. The driver of the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota claimed his first win at Chicagoland and the 30th of his career … 22nd on the all-time list.
Brembo Introduces Light Brake Disc Concept
Brembo this week unveiled a new light brake disc concept, which the company says will create a 10 to 15 percent lighter brake disc, excellent results in terms of reducing fuel consumption and lowering the impact on the environment, the brake systems supplier noted.
Brake Job On 2000-2006 Chrysler Sebring
The second-generation Chrysler Sebring brakes are problem free when compared to the previous generation. There are very few reports online about pulsation problems that seemed to plague the previous generation. The 2000-2006 Sebring front brakes can have different caliper designs depending on the engine and model year, and even if it is a convertible. Make sure the parts store has all the information before you order parts.
Brembo Honors Niki Lauda During Formula One Italy Grand Prix
On the occasion of Formula One Italy Grand Prix at Monza circuit, Alberto Bombassei, Brembo chairman, and Bernie Ecclestone, Formula One Management Limited (FOM) chairman, presented Niki Lauda with the “Bernie Ecclestone Award” for 2013.
Raybestos Brakes Adds New Application Coverage For 2014 Model Year
Raybestos brand brake parts – a member of Brake Parts Inc. – announced that to date, 2,631 applications have been added to its coverage for 2014 vehicles. This coverage spans the spectrum of vehicles, including 402 applications for light-duty trucks. New application coverage includes the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder.
TRW Announces Range Extension For Premium Disc Brake Pad Program
TRW Automotive Aftermarket has announced a range extension for its premium disc brake pad program in North America. The range extension comprises 54 part numbers and will provide coverage for an additional 12 million vehicles. This expansion brings the total number of application numbers in the program to more than 800 and covers nearly 94 percent of the vehicles in operation in North America, the company says.
New Digital Abex Commercial Vehicle Air Disc Brake Catalog Now Available At www.FMe-cat.com
A comprehensive new digital catalog featuring the expanded Abex line of original equipment-quality replacement air disc brake pads for commercial vehicles is now available through Federal-Mogul’s popular www.FMe-cat.com electronic catalog.