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    Brake disc lathes fix brake noise, remove corrosion, eliminate vibration issues, save waste and are very green. On top of this, they offer value for money and make can return decent amounts of profit. ...

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  • Features and benefits of Electric Park Brakes

    |Date: February 16, 2016
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    ZF TRW recently announced production of its sixty millionth Electric Park Brake (EPB) motor-on-caliper unit. This was an important milestone for the company which highlighted the success of its EPB pr ...

    February 16, 2016
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  • How to fix a front brake squeal problem on a Jaguar XF

    |Date: January 18, 2016
    How to fix a front brake squeal problem on a Jaguar XF

    How to fix a front brake squeal problem on a Jaguar XF

    As one of the UK’s leading suppliers of technical information to the automotive aftermarket, Autodata has ...

    As one of the UK’s leading suppliers of technical information to the automotive aftermarket, Autodata has over 65 skilled technicians with a comprehensive understanding of those common problems that t ...

    January 18, 2016
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  • The design and function of safety control systems

    |Date: December 24, 2015
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    The design and function of safety control systems

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    CHARLES FIGGINS, BLUE PRINT TECHNICAL CONSULTANT The BMW MINI was a joint development between Rover and BMW from 1995, until BMW took full control of the project in 1999. When launched, many parts of ...

    December 24, 2015
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  • How to avoid overheating when adjusting brakes on LCVs

    |Date: December 18, 2015
    How to avoid overheating when adjusting brakes on LCVs

    How to avoid overheating when adjusting brakes on LCVs

    Brakes can overheat for a number of reasons. One of the most common, and easily solved, is due to incorre ...

    Brakes can overheat for a number of reasons. One of the most common, and easily solved, is due to incorrect setting of the running clearance between brake pad and disc. Not testing or not setting this ...

    December 18, 2015
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  • Electronic Parking Brakes – Top Tips

    |Date: December 12, 2015
    Electronic Parking Brakes – Top Tips

    Electronic Parking Brakes – Top Tips

    “There is an increased amount of pressure on garages to turn cars around quickly, however, trying to find ...

    “There is an increased amount of pressure on garages to turn cars around quickly, however, trying to find shortcuts can often lead to serious injuries and cause more work in the long-term.” ...

    December 12, 2015
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  • Brake discs – A good fitting guide

    |Date: November 27, 2015
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    Brake discs – A good fitting guide

    If the steps, outlined below by National Auto Parts, are not taken, then the replacement brakes will undo ...

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    November 27, 2015
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  • Why do brake calipers fail?

    |Date: August 26, 2015
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    Why do brake calipers fail?

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    In our experience there are two primary causes of brake caliper failure: ...

    August 26, 2015
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  • Why does brake ‘judder’ occur?

    |Date: August 17, 2015
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    Why does brake ‘judder’ occur?

    The brake systems used on current vehicle models are much more robust than in past decades. However, driv ...

    The brake systems used on current vehicle models are much more robust than in past decades. However, drivers are increasingly bringing their cars to workshops as a result of comfort-related complaints ...

    August 17, 2015
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  • How to replace brake discs

    |Date: August 11, 2015
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    How to replace brake discs

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    Car manufacturers are constantly striving for weight-reduced cars, paired with highly efficient engines. As this technology advances, it is essential that the motor repair industry evolves with it. ...

    August 11, 2015
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  • Mintex – BMW discs & Audi pads

    |Date: April 27, 2015
    Mintex - BMW discs & Audi pads

    Mintex – BMW discs & Audi pads

    Mintex, is now stocking aftermarket brake discs for the BMW 2 Coupe and brake pads for the 2013 Audi Q5. ...

    Mintex, is now stocking aftermarket brake discs for the BMW 2 Coupe and brake pads for the 2013 Audi Q5. Made to OE specification and quality, the brake discs and pads are precision engineered to matc ...

    April 27, 2015
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  • How to remove problem brake bleeder nuts

    |Date: April 13, 2015
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    Removing brake bleeder nuts is often a lengthy, difficult and frustrating task. The nuts rust easily and, ...

    Removing brake bleeder nuts is often a lengthy, difficult and frustrating task. The nuts rust easily and, as they’re usually placed in inaccessible areas, it makes it very hard to remove them. However ...

    April 13, 2015
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  • Comline – Brake disc data improvements

    |Date: February 23, 2015
    Comline - Brake disc data improvements

    Comline – Brake disc data improvements

    The Comline brand has once again demonstrated its growing prowess by further enhancing the quality of its ...

    The Comline brand has once again demonstrated its growing prowess by further enhancing the quality of its online product data. This most recent enhancement comes in the form of dimension images for al ...

    February 23, 2015
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  • What should you look for from a quality brake caliper remanufacturer?

    |Date: January 22, 2015
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    Michael Flensborg, Sales & Marketing Director for Remy Automotive UK, takes an in-depth look at the reman ...

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    January 22, 2015
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