When a customer asks for a set of replacement brake pads, what do you recommend? The least expensive pads? Standard replacement pads? Ultra-premium pads? There are a range of options from which to choose, and many customers may not realize … Read More »

Every technician has struggled with those little wire clips that push the pads onto the pistons on some Mazdas and Fords. Those little clips that barely fit into the painted-over holes on the new pads and can shoot across the … Read More »

One of the most controversial topics involving brake repair is where noise comes from and what can be done to prevent it. All brake noise starts at the point where the pad and rotor make contact. Every squeak, chirp and … Read More »

European Friction Industries (EFI) and NUCAP Industries recently announced that EFI has been approved for a NRS license. The deal provides EFI with a license to internally process NUCAP’s NRS mechanical friction attachment technology on their range of self-manufactured brake … Read More »

Brake pads are most often returned because they lack pedal sensitivity, stopping power, resistance to dusting, excessive noise or vibration, or resistance to wear. It’s important to determine if the complaint is caused by incorrect installation or an incorrect application … Read More »

Chrysler has issued a recall affecting a small number of 2012 Dodge Journey and 2012 Fiat 500 models built between October 24 and 26 of this year. These models – about 340 in total – are being recalled due to … Read More »

This bulletin applies to 2009-2011 Mazda6 vehicles produced before April 26, 2011. Some vehicles may exhibit a click or pop noise from the front brakes during slow speed braking. The noise may occur while the vehicle is moving forward or … Read More »

TORONTO, Canada – NUCAP Industries recently launched its redesigned website at www.nucap.com. The company says this new site completes the integration of recently acquired companies into the NUCAP family, uniting the global product portfolio into one online location that is … Read More »

A – Ceramic friction materials have been around for many years, and are often used for the disc brake pads on many late model vehicles. Ceramic pads are typically quieter than semi-metallic linings, resist wear better than most non-asbestos organic … Read More »

 By Andrew Markel  Editor, Brake & Front End Magazine Brake hardware for disc brakes is not a dealer-only item. Your local jobber might carry three lines of hardware. This product category is more than shims, anti-rattle clips or dust shields. … Read More »