Recognizing Brake System Failures
The main culprit of friction material separation is typically corrosion.
Reading Brake Pads for a Better Diagnosis
Worn brake pads can tell you a lot about the entire brake system and keep new components from suffering the same fate.
NRS Brakes Launches Galvanized Brake Pads for Multiple Lexus and Toyota Vehicles
In 2021, NRS Brakes has released dozens of new brake pads for a variety of makes and models, all developed for durability and drivability.
NRS Brakes Launches Galvanized Brake Pads for Lexus, Toyota Vehicles
These brake pads all undergo rigorous testing in one of the world’s most advanced brake testing labs to ensure quality, efficiency and performance.
ADAS & Brake Pads
If the brake pads are replaced with friction material that is different than the original, it could cause issues with an ADAS system. Here’s what you need to know.
How Import Brake Formulations Changed Service
The bottom line is that for the brakes to function, the rotors and pads have to wear. Even a brake rotor’s metallurgy can determine how a pad wears.
Understanding Performance Brake Components
Consumers’ passion for an upgraded appearance of the brake system can be a way to actually elevate the importance of brake system performance, while giving you a new sales opportunity and a way to differentiate your brake service offerings from other shops.
Measuring Pedals and Pads
On a mechanical level, it’s 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?
How to Sell Brake Friction
If you start by suggesting your least expensive set of pads, you may shortchange yourself and your customer by not recommending a better set of pads — and explaining what the features and benefits of better pads can mean to your customer. Brand differences can be significant, so there’s more to consider than the price of the pads.
Dynamic Friction Company Unveils DFC 5000 EURO Ceramic Brake Pads
Dynamic Friction Company announces the DFC 5000 Euro Ceramic Brake Pads, the latest addition to its line of premium friction.
Embracing ADAS!
ADAS systems need a vehicle’s visibility, electrical/charging, brake, suspension and steering components to be in good-working order to work their magic.
Centric Parts’ PQ PRO ‘Experience the Best’ Promotion Lets Technicians Try Premium Brake Pads for Free
Centric Parts will select one of the vehicles and send the technician a matching, applicated set of PQ PRO pads, free of charge beginning in early June.
