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    Educating customers on brake fluid

    Scott Irwin MIMI, head of technical training at TMD Friction’s aftermarket brake brand, Mintex, discusses ...

    Scott Irwin MIMI, head of technical training at TMD Friction’s aftermarket brake brand, Mintex, discusses why garages need to educate their customers on the technicalities around each variation of bra ...

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    PMM Awards return for 2022

    The PMM Awards are back for 2022 and we have handed out the awards for some of our most popular articles ...

    The PMM Awards are back for 2022 and we have handed out the awards for some of our most popular articles of the year! Read on to find out the winners. Every month, the PMM team works tirelessly to do ...

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    Mintex launches MCL500 brake cleaner

    The MCL500 brake cleaner from Mintex claims to be a reliable way of removing oil, grease and dirt without ...

    The MCL500 brake cleaner from Mintex claims to be a reliable way of removing oil, grease and dirt without leaving residues. It can clean brake, clutch and gear components, starter motors and alternato ...

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    How to accurately fit discs

    Scott Irwin, head of technical training at TMD Friction, the company behind Textar and Mintex, discusses ...

    Scott Irwin, head of technical training at TMD Friction, the company behind Textar and Mintex, discusses how discs should be fitted to provide accurate run out measurements. Checking disc brake run ou ...

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    Mintex outlines brake pad range

    Recently released brake pads from Mintex cover popular Kia applications including Sedona III, Picanto JA ...

    Recently released brake pads from Mintex cover popular Kia applications including Sedona III, Picanto JA and Picanto Runner. Meanwhile, the brake disc references have been made available for passenger ...

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    TMD Friction supports college devastated by fire

    TMD Friction, via its Mintex brand, has donated supplies to Bridgwater & Taunton College after it was ...

    TMD Friction, via its Mintex brand, has donated supplies to Bridgwater & Taunton College after it was left devastated by a fire in its motor workshop. The equipment and training resources offered ...

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    The Best Grease for the Job

    Mintex discusses the issues associated with certain lubricants, and how mechanics can ensure that they’re ...

    Mintex discusses the issues associated with certain lubricants, and how mechanics can ensure that they’re using the best grease for the job. ...

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    Best Practice Brake Replacement

    How to avoid customer complaints about noise and brake judder with Mintex. Getting jobs completed in a ti ...

    How to avoid customer complaints about noise and brake judder with Mintex. Getting jobs completed in a timely manner is the lifeblood of most garages across the UK. However, there is still an increasi ...

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    “Are your brakes actually ‘FAKES’?”

    With the sale of counterfeit components a continuing challenge for the IAM, Mintex offers some tips on ho ...

    With the sale of counterfeit components a continuing challenge for the IAM, Mintex offers some tips on how you can differentiate the genuine article from the fraud. It’s no secret that fake parts are ...

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    PMM February 2017 - OUT NOW!!

    The February issue of Professional Motor Mechanic Magazine 2017 has hit the streets! PMM February include ...

    The February issue of Professional Motor Mechanic Magazine 2017 has hit the streets! PMM February includes all the latest news, technical hints and repair advice, as well as the newest tools and produ ...

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    Brake Fluid: A Best Practice Guide

    A best practice guide from Mintex on brake fluid testing, checking and everything in between. When it com ...

    A best practice guide from Mintex on brake fluid testing, checking and everything in between. When it comes to vehicle maintenance, monitoring the condition of brake fluid rarely makes most drivers’ ‘ ...

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    Brake Pads From Mintex

    Mintex has released Mercedes Benz and Vauxhall front brake pads to complement its ever-expanding product ...

    Mintex has released Mercedes Benz and Vauxhall front brake pads to complement its ever-expanding product range. The premium aftermarket brand has added to its product range by manufacturing front brak ...

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    Mintex Reinstates Relationship with Andrew Page

    Following the recent sale of Andrew Page to LKQ Corporation, TMD Friction UK has been in discussions with ...

    Following the recent sale of Andrew Page to LKQ Corporation, TMD Friction UK has been in discussions with the company to agree a deal to reinstate its relationship to distribute Mintex products. Steve ...

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    Mintex FIT Shim

    TMD Friction has launched the Mintex FIT Shim, designed and developed for the aftermarket to effectively ...

    TMD Friction has launched the Mintex FIT Shim, designed and developed for the aftermarket to effectively dampen brake noise. The Floating Isolation Technology (FIT) used within the product is based up ...

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    BMW and Vauxhall Pads From Mintex

    Mintex has added to its expansive product range by manufacturing front and rear brake pads for the 2015 B ...

    Mintex has added to its expansive product range by manufacturing front and rear brake pads for the 2015 BMW 2 series Grand Tourer. The company is also manufacturing pads for the 2015 BMW X1, as well a ...

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