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    Why one workshop chooses LuK products

    PMM hears from one clutch specialist workshop which has used LuK’s products to provide an exemplary servi ...

    PMM hears from one clutch specialist workshop which has used LuK’s products to provide an exemplary service to customers for many years. Established in 1990, A1 Clutches is a passenger car and light c ...

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    Common issues with the ABS sensor

    The humble ABS sensor has helped halt vehicles for decades, but what puts a stop to its own operation? De ...

    The humble ABS sensor has helped halt vehicles for decades, but what puts a stop to its own operation? Delphi Technologies explains common issues and provides tips on replacement. Vehicle technology i ...

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    Why brake calipers could potentially seize

    Shaftec’s Marketing Manager, Joe Toakley, talks to PMM about the potential for brake calipers seizing giv ...

    Shaftec’s Marketing Manager, Joe Toakley, talks to PMM about the potential for brake calipers seizing given many vehicles remained idle or barely used over lockdown, what to look for if you think a ca ...

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    The process of selling a DMF

    Changing a clutch can be lucrative business. Empowered with knowledge and tools, it can fulfil the client ...

    Changing a clutch can be lucrative business. Empowered with knowledge and tools, it can fulfil the client expectation that your workshop can look after them should things go wrong. In this case study, ...

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    Blue Print offers aftermarket technical tips

    As well as its range of products, Blue Print also provides a wide variety of technical information to the ...

    As well as its range of products, Blue Print also provides a wide variety of technical information to the aftermarket. The company’s PROTIPS offer practical support for everyday issues encountered in ...

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    The causes of brake squeal revealed

    Stefano Previtali, Product Marketing Manager at the Italian brake manufacturer Brembo, explains the cause ...

    Stefano Previtali, Product Marketing Manager at the Italian brake manufacturer Brembo, explains the causes of brake squeal and shares his tips for both preventative maintenance and corrective actions. ...

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    Best practice procedure for brake pad replacement

    Charles Figgins, Technical Marketing Manager at Blue Print, presents the best practice procedure for repl ...

    Charles Figgins, Technical Marketing Manager at Blue Print, presents the best practice procedure for replacing the rear brake pads and discs on a Hyundai i40. The Hyundai i40 saloon and tourer estate ...

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    Delphi reviews braking components changing role

    PMM hears from the technical team at Delphi Technologies on how braking components once charged with brin ...

    PMM hears from the technical team at Delphi Technologies on how braking components once charged with bringing a vehicle to a stop, now also have a hand in driving it forward. Vehicles are changing. Th ...

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    Continental expands product range

    Continental is expanding its product range for electric parking brake repairs in the independent aftermar ...

    Continental is expanding its product range for electric parking brake repairs in the independent aftermarket. Workshops can now order both motors and preassembled caliper-motor units as original ATE p ...

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    Textar explains the correct way to fit discs

    All technicians are aware of the importance of checking disc brake runout and routinely carry it out, but ...

    All technicians are aware of the importance of checking disc brake runout and routinely carry it out, but how can this be made easier and more concise in garages? Scott Irwin, Head of Technical Traini ...

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    Brembo details its Brake-by-Wire system

    The Italian automotive brakes systems manufacturer Brembo has a long history in designing the latest tech ...

    The Italian automotive brakes systems manufacturer Brembo has a long history in designing the latest technology for braking applications. With its finger on the pulse, its most recent introduction, th ...

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    Shaftec shares knowledge on caliper faults

    With its history of brake caliper remanufacturing, Shaftec is best placed to provide technicians with the ...

    With its history of brake caliper remanufacturing, Shaftec is best placed to provide technicians with the component’s most common faults. Front calipers With front calipers, the most common fault is f ...

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    Juratek explains how to prevent brake judder

    When brakes are applied, the last thing you want is to hear excessive squealing or to feel unexpected vib ...

    When brakes are applied, the last thing you want is to hear excessive squealing or to feel unexpected vibration or judder. If vibration occurs, some technicians may jump to the conclusion that the dis ...

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    Textar delves into ABS sensors

    For most technicians, knowing your way around a braking system is second nature, but understanding how ce ...

    For most technicians, knowing your way around a braking system is second nature, but understanding how certain components work is not always high on the priorities list. With this in mind, Scott Irwin ...

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    A different direction for brake pads

    Offering significant benefits in terms of noise reduction at a time when powertrains are becoming quieter ...

    Offering significant benefits in terms of noise reduction at a time when powertrains are becoming quieter and more refined, the use of directional brake pads is increasingly common amongst vehicle man ...

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