IndyCar Series and Indy Pro Series Partner with Raybestos Brand Brakes
The partnership designates Raybestos as the preferred competition brake friction of the IndyCar Series and Firestone Indy Lights at all road and street course races through 2009.
Deck Plate 6.7L Cummins Engine
See what went into this turbocharged engine build from Wilson Patterson Diesel!
Carparts.Com To Expand Grand Prairie, Texas, DC
The expansion will add 156,000 square feet, decrease shipping times and create new employment opportunities.
‘Be A Federated Fan’ Contest Winners Announced
In addition to the two grand prize winners, 10 gift card prizes were awarded.
First Brands Launches Consolidated Tech Support Hotline
The technical support hotline is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time.
NASCAR Federated Auto Parts 400 Set For Saturday Night
Federated Car Care launches ‘Be a Federated Fan’ race promotion.
Engine Build: Turbocharged 6.4L Cummins Engine
Check out this turbocharged 6.4L Cummins build inside Maverick Diesel’s 1994 Ram 2500 race truck.
Tech Tip: Intensive Wheel Hub Cleaning Process
Recently, we had a Jeep Grand Cherokee in our shop for a brake job. Upon removing the rotor, we found one of the rustiest wheel hubs we have ever seen.
Tech Tip: Removing A Rear Rotor Stuck On The Parking Brake
If you are having trouble removing a drum-in-hat rotor, don’t just take a hammer to it. You may have to adjust the parking brake and back it off the rotor in order to remove the rear rotor.
Brake Tech Tip: Low Sinking Or Spongy Brake Pedal
When diagnosing a master cylinder, keep in mind the type of seals that are used are lip cup seals. This design allows for the seal to improve as the pressure increases. Another feature of this seal is that it does not create a vacuum when the piston retracts.
