Federal-Mogul is making copper-based brake discrepancies a little easier to comprehend by encouraging the use of the new “Leaf Mark” that is intended to increase awareness of the new packaging covering “low copper” compliant brake pads. This “Leaf Mark” has been introduced by the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association as a pivotal reference to recent legislation in […]
This spring, selling seriously green stopping power can earn counter people and technicians some serious cash, according to Raybestos Brakes. The company’s Element3 brake pads with Enhanced Hybrid Technology (EHT) are some of the greenest brake pads in the aftermarket and are copper-compliant to 2025. The company is offering simultaneous sales promotions for counter people […]
Ever since the inception of Safebraking.com, the website has warned of the costs of using inferior friction materials. Today, we are in a fight against replacement brake pads that put profit ahead of safety. The brake repair market is starting to become dominated by the “good enough” mentality. Good enough to an individual is just […]
Federal-Mogul is making copper-based brake discrepancies a little easier to comprehend by encouraging the use of the new “Leaf Mark” that is intended to increase awareness of the new packaging covering “low copper” compliant brake pads. This “Leaf Mark” has been introduced by the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association as a pivotal reference to recent legislation in […]
According to a GM spokesman GM dealers will be offering a low price brake line kit for their most corrosion prone vehicle, the GM full size pickup trucks and SUV’s, including the Sierra, Silverado, Tahoe, Suburban, Escalade, Avalanche, and Yukon. The kit is said to cost just $500 according to the spokesman. This should lower the usual […]
I recently heard a driver ask, “Why aren’t all brake lines made of stainless steel?” The driver asking the question was just hit with a $800 repair bill to replace brake and fuel lines that ran a long a chassis rail on an 11 year old truck. Stainless steel is used on some vehicles, but […]
January 1st at the stroke of mid-night is when many laws take effect. 2013, is no different with new laws hitting the books. WASHINGTON: By January 1, 2013, friction material manufacturers who do business in Washington state are required to submit a report on their use of copper, nickel, zinc, antimony and other metals. By 2015, […]
Mechanical issues with the ABS HCU are rare, but they can happen. Valve seats and solenoid valves can stick or remain open due to contaminated brake fluid contains rust and sediment. Contaminants may also become trapped in the ABS modulator and valves. Debris can become stuck or not seat proper due to debris, corrosion or […]