Don’t judge a brake pad on just the color of the friction material. Not all dark grey friction materials are semi-metallic brake friction materials, some brake pads with this color could be ceramic or NAO materials. To find out the friction type, use the box or the brake pad manufacturers catalog. In this video, Andrew Markel examines how color is no longer an indicator of the friction material. This video is sponsored by ADVICS.
Your attention to belt condition will ensure systems are operating effectively. Sponsored by The Group Training Academy.
Certain components typically last a long, long time – your customer might not experience a serpentine belt replacement until their car or truck reaches 60,000-100,000 miles after it was installed at the factory during the vehicle’s assembly.Â
Your service advisors should remember that, because the average age of vehicles today is in the 12-to-13-year range, many vehicles are being driven much longer than that. And light duty vehicles are being driven 12,000 to 14,000 miles a year (on average).     Â
Addressing tough attachment points and ensuring proper torque is critical. Sponsored by GSP North America.
There are engineering differences between race car and production vehicle brake systems. Sponsored by Akebono Brakes.
Fuel efficiency meets power with belt-driven starter generator systems. Sponsored by The Group Training Academy.
Maintaining proper belt tension can enhance fuel economy. Sponsored by The Group Training Academy.
The focus on tires and brake pads has come about because tailpipe emissions have been significantly reduced.
The private-label pads and rotors are available online and in O’Reilly stores nationwide, including Puerto Rico.
The main culprit of friction material separation is typically corrosion.
In order to make the right selection, you must do your homework while still remaining skeptical.
