VIDEO: Worn Brake Pads Say A Lot
Before you throw out the old brake pads or order a new set, take a good look at them. This video is sponsored by ADVICS.
VIDEO: Do I Need A Scan Tool To Replace The Rear Brake Pads?
Find out the importance of using the tool to adjust the parking brake after replacement. This video is sponsored by ADVICS.
VIDEO: Adaptive Cruise Control And Brake Pads
Watch this Tech Minute to help with your next repair on adaptive cruise control vehicles. This video is sponsored by ADVICS.
Brake Service: Multi-Piston Brake Calipers
Multi-piston calipers found on high-performance vehicles, including many import cars, need special attention during a brake job.
VIDEO: The Relationship Between Brake Pads, Pulsation
Different friction formulations create stopping power using either adhesive or abrasive friction.
VIDEO: Engineering Explained Tries To Find The Best Brake Pad
Popular YouTube channel Engineering Explained recently partnered with NRS Brakes to find out what are the differences between expensive and cheaper brake pads.
Brake Pad Copper Update
Like it or not, recent mandates limiting the concentration of copper allowed in brake pads could be our generation’s asbestos crisis.
Brake Corrosion Science: Why Rust On Brake Lines And Pads Is Not Normal
You know what rust and corrosion look like, but what is it?
VIDEO: Why Brakes Shouldn’t Be A Loss Leader
Andrew Markel discusses cheap brake jobs, and the solution for your shop to bring in more business despite nearby competitive pricing.
FMSI Releases Brake Pad Applications That Use Mechanical Attachment In North America
The Friction Materials Standards Institute (FMSI) has updated its database to include information on whether the original brake pads from the OEMs utilize mechanical attachment methods to secure the friction material to the backing plate.
NUCAP Industries Introduces Revolutionary Galvanized NRS Brake Pads Product Line
Montu Khokhar, CEO of NUCAP Industries, recently announced the launch of a new, proprietary line of brake pads to provide the mechanic and end-user communities across North America with a top-quality product to increase customer safety and satisfaction:Â Galvanized NRS Brake Pads, featuring mechanically-attached friction on a galvanized steel backing plate.
Measuring Brake Pedals And Pads
On a mechanical level, it is easy to understand how brakes work. We all understand that brake fluid transfers force from one hydraulic component to another. But, how does this apply to how a brake pedal feels? This is where math is required.
