Are You Choosing The Right Brake Pad For The Right Customer?
Selecting the right friction material is a difficult task. I could say that you should select the most expensive pad that your supplier offers, but the right pads for the customer aren’t always at the top (or bottom) of the price column.
Park Automotive Program Earns National Accreditation
The automotive training program at Park High School in Racine, WI, has received NATEF accreditation for the 25th consecutive year.
VIDEO: Brake Torque Variation (BTV)
Andrew Markel describes brake torque variation, how it can be caused by customer habits, and how it can be prevented on every brake job.
VIDEO: Brake Shim Science
Andrew Markel shows how brake shims prevent noise and vibration in a brake system and the difference between higher and lower quality parts.
Ringbrothers Delivers Three Custom Builds To SEMA
At the recent 2016 SEMA Show, Mike and Jim Ring of Ringbrothers pulled the cover off their newest builds: including the ’48 “Madam V” Cadillac, ’69 “G-Code” Camaro, and a ’65 “Ballistic” Mustang.
Timeless Kustoms Unveils 1,000-HP ‘Vicious’ Mustang
“Vicious” made its worldwide debut in the MagnaFlow booth at the 2016 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, standing out in a crowd of amazing vehicle builds at the largest trade show in the world in its 50th year.
Proper Rotor Service Prevents Comebacks
Uneven rotor wear often produces variations in thickness that can be felt as pedal pulsations when the brakes are applied.
Ride Of The Week: 1970 AMC Rebel Machine
The base retail price of The Machine was $3,475. Vital statistics included a 114-in. wheelbase, a 197-in. overall length and a curb weight of 3,640 lbs. The 390-cid AMC V-8 produced 340 hp.
TPMS And Custom Rims
When a new wheel and tire package is fitted, the TPMS and sensor should be considered along with the looks. The sensors can’t be sacrificed if they don’t fit the new rims.
Scion FR-S And Subaru BR-Z Alignment Service
The rear-wheel-drive platform has a Subaru engine and rear suspension. The BR-Z is the the only Subaru in the lineup without all wheel drive, and the only Scion that sends power to the rear, respectively.
