Tech Feature: Brake Job on Ford CVPI
The Ford Crown Vic Police Interceptor, or CVPI, has been around since 1992. The current crop of CVPIs do not differ much mechanically from their predecessors, but on the undercar electronics, the vehicle has advanced dramatically in the past 10 years.
Federal-Mogul Expands Brake Coverage with New Wagner ThermoQuiet Ceramic Pads for 2011 Honda Accord
In addition to the new front pads, Federal-Mogul also offers Wagner ThermoQuiet Ceramic rear pads (No. QC1451) with a hardware installation kit for 2011 Accord models.
Tech Tip: Toyota Corolla and Matrix Front Brake Rattling Noises
Some customers may experience a front brake rattling noise when their Corolla or Matrix traveling over bumps. Updated front disc brake cylinder (caliper) mountings and disc brake pad support plates are available to eliminate this condition.
Tech Tip: Honda CR-V Rear Brake Grinding, Thumping or Groaning Noises
A customer may complain of a grinding, thumping or groaning noise coming from the rear brakes. This occurs during the first several stops after the vehicle has been parked overnight. Under normal braking, corrosion from the disc surface is not quickly removed, allowing for a temporary grinding or thumping noise. A new brake pad is now available, which has improved corrosion-removal characteristics.
Raybestos Brand Releases Time Saving Quick Reference Guide
Affinia Global Brake and Chassis with its Raybestos brakes – a member of the Affinia family of brands – makes it easier for technicians to locate today’s most frequently used part numbers. The new Quick Reference Guide is a time saving identification tool for technicians servicing 2000-2011 vehicles.
Wagner ThermoQuiet Pads Now Available for 2011 Ford Fiesta and Jeep Grand Cherokee Models
Each ThermoQuiet pad also incorporates Federal-Mogul’s award-winning, proprietary Integrally Molded Insulator (IMI) one-piece pad design and unique Wagner EDGE Laser-Shaped Friction technology for quieter performance, superior stopping power and longer pad life. Many ThermoQuiet pad sets also come complete with installation hardware kits.
High Performance Brakes: Carbon Ceramic Rotors
Would you spend $8,000 to $12,000 for an optional brake package on your next vehicle? What if I told you they would never fade, improve gas mileage and maybe need a change every 180,000 miles? Ceramic composite or carbon ceramic brake rotors and pads offer these advantages and more.
Brake Job: 2007 GM Full-Sized 1500 Pick-Up and SUV
The GMT 900 debuted in 2007 as the replacement for the GMT 800. The first GMT 900 vehicle was the Chevrolet Tahoe, which arrived at dealers in January 2006. The GMC Yukon (regular and Denali) and Cadillac Escalade soon followed. Chevrolet Avalanches and Suburbans, GMC Yukon XLs, and Cadillac Escalade ESV and EXT were next to hit the roads.
Tech Tip: Jaguar Front End Creaks/Knocks on Bumps or Turns
A customer may report a concern of a creak or knocking noise coming from the front of the vehicle when driving over uneven ground or turning a corner. The noise may be emanating from the front left-hand side of the vehicle.
Beck/Arnley Redesigns Premium Foreign Nameplate Brake Pad Packaging
Beck/Arnley announces it has completely redesigned the packaging for its premium foreign nameplate brake pad program, which includes 082 premium organic disc brake pads, 086 premium ceramic disc brake pads and 087 premium semi-metallic disc brake pads.
Affinia Reports Successful Outcome to National Institute of Justice, Michigan State Police Brake Pad Performance Evaluation Project
According to Affinia, Raybestos brand police brake pads took the lead in the outcome of test results.
Federal-Mogul Expands Wagner ThermoQuiet Product Line
Federal-Mogul has added coverage for several late-model foreign nameplate and domestic passenger vehicles to its line of Wagner ThermoQuiet brakes. Among the new products are what the company says are the aftermarket’s first replacement front brake pads for 2011 Hyundai Sonata models.