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    Electronic parking brakes: brake pad replacement

    Textar teamed up with celebrity mechanic, Edd China, to develop a range of best practice training videos ...

    Textar teamed up with celebrity mechanic, Edd China, to develop a range of best practice training videos for mechanics. Here, the company discusses best practice procedures when changing brake pads on ...

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    Case study: Premature wearing of the outer pad

    The latest Technical Guide from Apec, takes a look at a recent case study which addresses the problem of ...

    The latest Technical Guide from Apec, takes a look at a recent case study which addresses the problem of premature wearing of the outer pad. This issue had spanned over a few months. It had started wi ...

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    Make or Brake

    Delphi discusses how to effectively diagnose brake pad wear, which helps to streamline repair processes a ...

    Delphi discusses how to effectively diagnose brake pad wear, which helps to streamline repair processes and ensure that customers are happy. ...

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    Rising to the Challenge

    PMM speaks to braking specialist Ferodo to discuss the technological challenges posed by hybrid and elect ...

    PMM speaks to braking specialist Ferodo to discuss the technological challenges posed by hybrid and electric vehicles. ...

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    How to Bleed ABS Brakes

    Steve Jervis, Master Technician at Delphi Technologies, walks us through the process of bleeding the ABS ...

    Steve Jervis, Master Technician at Delphi Technologies, walks us through the process of bleeding the ABS system using Delphi's DS diagnostics tool. ...

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    Eliminating the Risk

    Brake fade is an avoidable, dangerous hazard. PMM speaks to Delphi Technologies to find out what it is, w ...

    Brake fade is an avoidable, dangerous hazard. PMM speaks to Delphi Technologies to find out what it is, what causes it, and how to reduce the risk of it happening. ...

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    The Right Direction

    Technologies that reduce Noise Vibration and Harshness (NVH) levels are becoming increasingly crucial in ...

    Technologies that reduce Noise Vibration and Harshness (NVH) levels are becoming increasingly crucial in the automotive market. Ferodo explains. ...

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    Checking the Brake Pad Wear Sensor

    The brake pad wear sensor is a simple component that plays a critical role in vehicle safety, and thus it ...

    The brake pad wear sensor is a simple component that plays a critical role in vehicle safety, and thus it should not be ignored, says ELTA Automotive. ...

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    Lifting the Lid on ABS Sensors

    Graeme Ryder, from the Apec TECHMATE team, lifts the lid on ABS sensors. ...

    Graeme Ryder, from the Apec TECHMATE team, lifts the lid on ABS sensors. ...

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    How to Dismantle, Inspect & Reassemble an Electric Park Brake

    ZF Aftermarket, owner of the TRW brand of braking components, explains the function of each component in ...

    ZF Aftermarket, owner of the TRW brand of braking components, explains the function of each component in the EPB system and advises how to keep the EPB in peak operating condition. ...

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    The Key is R&D

    Scott Irwin, Head of Technical Training at TMD Friction, discusses the importance that Research and Devel ...

    Scott Irwin, Head of Technical Training at TMD Friction, discusses the importance that Research and Development has in driving the industry forward. ...

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    The Intricacies of the MINI Braking System

    Febi takes a look at the intricacies of the braking system found on the BMW MINI. ...

    Febi takes a look at the intricacies of the braking system found on the BMW MINI. ...

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    A Winter Coat

    Winter is a harsh time for vehicles and a busy season for garages. Temperature extremes and high levels o ...

    Winter is a harsh time for vehicles and a busy season for garages. Temperature extremes and high levels of moisture, road dirt and salt, can all cause accelerated wear of critical components – especia ...

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    Rear Brakes Binding - Hyundai Veloster

    Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpli ...

    Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpline, available to all UK customers. ...

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    Measuring Residual Slip Torque on Front Axle Disc Brake

    A common complaint received by workshops is a squealing noise coming from the braking system. This how-to ...

    A common complaint received by workshops is a squealing noise coming from the braking system. This how-to guide from TRW Aftermarket addresses this issue and tries to find the cause by measuring the r ...

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