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Servicing Mercedes-Benz AMG Braking Systems

There are three different braking systems that are being used on late-model Mercedes-Benz AMG vehicles.

3 More Automakers Fulfill Pledge to Make Autobrake Nearly Universal

To fulfill their commitment, manufacturers must attest that the AEB system on their vehicles meets certain performance standards.

The forward collision warning feature must meet a subset of NHTSA’s current 5-Star Safety Ratings program requirements on the timing of driver alerts.
The Hard Life of Shocks, Struts and Tires

Even under normal conditions on a smooth road, shocks stroke on average 1,750 times for every mile traveled.

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 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.

NRS brake pads for Lexus and Toyota
Preventing Brake Comebacks

When machining a rotor, you have two primary goals: provide a smooth surface finish for the pads and provide a true surface finish.

NRS Brakes Re-engineers Galvanized Brake Pads for EVs

The Mach-E pads are designed to eliminate the corrosive effects common to regen vehicle brake pads.

Undercar Opportunities on Electric Vehicles

While it’s rare for EV brakes to grind, it’s not rare to get an EV owner complaining about brake noise.

Brake Fluid Service Opportunities

Visual inspection of the fluid can be extremely misleading.

Servicing European Brakes

Rotors for high-performance vehicles are more likely to be drilled, slotted and treated with a coating. Be sure you know how to handle them.

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.

Servicing Multi-Piston Brake Calipers

Brake calipers may be designed to last the life of the car but what does that mean? Is the car being driven the way it was designed? Have the related components been serviced on a timely basis?

Andrew Markel Brake & Front End article