Have ever had a brake pad that felt like it was extremely tight squeeze or loose when installed in the caliper bracket? The problem may not be your preparation of the caliper bracket or the new hardware. The problem might be the pad’s backing plate. Most brake pad backing plates are stamped out of steel. […]
Brake Pad Myths and Mistakes If you sit behind an auto parts counter or read online automotive forums, you might run across some myths and bad advice about brake pads. Most of these opinions are false and they can even be dangerous. Below are the top 10 brake pad myths or opinions you might encounter […]
ModelsVeracruz, Azera, Tiburon and Santa Fe. DescriptionIf a vehicle exhibits a squeaking noise originating from the rear disc brakes when applying the brakes, follow the repair procedure outlined below to correct this condition. Service ProcedureConfirm the noise is originating from the rear disc brakes. Upon confirmation, replace the rear brake pads with a high-quality brake […]
This was posted to Reddit’s JustRolledIntoTheShop forum under the title “Uncle Just When 120,000 Miles Between Brake Jobs” by UltimateSooner. In the comments, it was revealed that the pads came off a 1/2-Ton 4×4 Chevy pickup truck probably made between 1996-2006. The pad is worn to the backing plate, but you can see the mechanical […]
Eric the Car Guy was one of the first YouTube automotive celebrities. In 2010, Eric came across a car where the shim was separated from the brake pad and made contact with the hat of the rotor. The brake shim failed because the adhesive holding it to the brake pad failed and it was not […]
For the third time, Mitsubishi has recalled the 2012-2017 i-MiEV for potential vacuum pump failure. The vehicles are battery-electric and therefore have no way to produce vacuum for brake boosting other than with an electric pump. While the -MiEV was discontinued by the company, the car has been plagued with braking trouble related to the […]
The video titled What Are The Best Brake Pads? Cheap vs. Expensive Tested! in just one week, exceeded more than 1 million views. The video compares five brake pad sets (for the same application) using industry-standard tests at NRS’ certified testing laboratories. Four tests were performed on the pads using a brake dynamometer, corrosion test chamber and […]
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 […]
Corrosion and rust are the number one enemy of the mechanic. It can destroy metal and weld parts together. Removing a stuck wheel, brake rotor or caliper bracket that has fallen victim to corrosion can be a real knuckle buster. But if you know a few secrets, then you can avoid getting stuck. Just remember […]