The recent recall of Ducati and Triumph motorcycles had many automotive mechanics asking, “What is a sintered brake pad?” The story also had a lot of automotive engineers asking, “why are motorcycles using sintered brake pads?” Sintering is the process of compacting and forming a solid mass of material by heat or pressure without melting it to […]
Earlier this month motorcycle manufacturers Ducati and Triumph voluntarily informed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that combined they would be recalling 3,788 motorcycles worldwide manufactured between 2017 and 2020 for the same defect with the brake pads. According to the recall campaign documents from Triumph, Ducati and NHTSA, the defect is corrosion on […]
Following the release of its new EV Galvanized Brake Pads for the Tesla Model 3, NRS Brakes has grown its NRS-EV line-up to cover vehicles from more than 25 manufacturers and 60 different models including popular hybrids and electrics like Prius, Volt and Leaf. The Toronto-based manufacturer was the first to recognize that EVs and hybrids needed […]
Starting in 1997, many automakers began to use aluminum instead of cast iron for their disc brake calipers. Aluminum is 65% lighter than iron, and aluminum forgings and alloys can have the same structural strength as iron components. The automakers liked the weight reduction because it helped boost gas mileage. However, they did not count […]
Frank’s impressive career covers 40 years of automotive experience in both OE and the aftermarket, with 37 years related to the brake industry. In 2012 he became VP of Sales & Marketing for the UTIL Group America. Frank is a former Chairman of the Brake Manufacturers council, the Friction Materials Standards Institute, as well as […]
Ashtabula County in Ohio is on the edge of Lake Erie. Some winter will deliver up to 70 inches of snow that is removed by more than 30 trucks that will spread more than 25 tons of rock salt. Meandering through the county is the Grand River that is crossed by several bridges. The old […]
Just about every brake pad or shoe you install has a cryptic code printed on the side of the friction material or on the backing plate. As a technician, being able to read this code called the “Edge Code” is just as important as the Dewy Decimal system is to a librarian. With the code […]
Phoenix Systems BrakeShot is like 5-Hour Energy for brake hydraulics. It is a brake fluid enhancer designed to fight corrosion induced by the harmful effects of copper. BrakeShot uses DOT guidelines and is specifically formulated to retard copper corrosion in the braking system. BrakeShot prevents sticking calipers, ailing master cylinders, and other ABS braking troubles brought about […]
Phoenix Systems BrakeShot is like 5-Hour Energy for brake hydraulics. It is a brake fluid enhancer designed to fight corrosion induced by the harmful effects of copper. BrakeShot uses DOT guidelines and is specifically formulated to retard copper corrosion in the braking system. BrakeShot prevents sticking calipers, ailing master cylinders, and other ABS braking troubles brought […]