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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
    Brake discs – A good fitting guide

    Brake discs – A good fitting guide

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

    If the steps, outlined below by National Auto Parts, are not taken, then the replacement brakes will undoubtedly have to be replaced again after a short period. The new discs will operate correctly fo ...

    November 27, 2015
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  • Why do brake calipers fail?

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

    Why do brake calipers fail?

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

    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
    Why does brake ‘judder’ occur?

    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
    How to replace brake discs

    How to replace brake discs

    Car manufacturers are constantly striving for weight-reduced cars, paired with highly efficient engines. ...

    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
    How to remove problem brake bleeder nuts

    How to remove problem brake bleeder nuts

    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
    What should you look for from a quality brake caliper remanufacturer?

    What should you look for from a quality brake caliper remanufacturer?

    Michael Flensborg, Sales & Marketing Director for Remy Automotive UK, takes an in-depth look at the reman ...

    Michael Flensborg, Sales & Marketing Director for Remy Automotive UK, takes an in-depth look at the remanufacturing process required of a quality brake caliper remanufacturer. ...

    January 22, 2015
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  • Replacing pads and discs on an EPB-equipped Hyundai i40

    |Date: December 23, 2014
    Replacing pads and discs on an EPB-equipped Hyundai i40

    Replacing pads and discs on an EPB-equipped Hyundai i40

    Charles Figgins, Technical Consultant for Blue Print, guides you through the process of changing rear pad ...

    Charles Figgins, Technical Consultant for Blue Print, guides you through the process of changing rear pads and discs on the Hyundai i40, should you encounter an EPB failure during the MOT test. ...

    December 23, 2014
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  • Brake replacement tips

    |Date: December 23, 2014
    Brake replacement tips

    Brake replacement tips

    When performing a braking service, Delphi strongly recommends that technicians fit new braking accessorie ...

    When performing a braking service, Delphi strongly recommends that technicians fit new braking accessories with every fitment. By replacing accessory kits when changing brake pads, you help ensure a c ...

    December 23, 2014
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  • Why you should never compromise on the quality of brake hoses

    |Date: September 18, 2014
    Why you should never compromise on the quality of brake hoses

    Why you should never compromise on the quality of brake hoses

    Perhaps less publicised, but of no less importance to a vehicle’s braking system, is the humble brake hos ...

    Perhaps less publicised, but of no less importance to a vehicle’s braking system, is the humble brake hose. These perform a simple yet deeply important function: the transfer of brake fluid to the bra ...

    September 18, 2014
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  • Braking best practice

    |Date: September 15, 2014
    Braking best practice

    Braking best practice

    Workshops can often forget the essentials when it comes to servicing of braking components, so this remin ...

    Workshops can often forget the essentials when it comes to servicing of braking components, so this reminder from First Line should provide a timely jog to the memory. ...

    September 15, 2014
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  • How to identify one brake pad from another

    |Date: September 06, 2014
    How to identify one brake pad from another

    How to identify one brake pad from another

    Lee Quinney, ACDelco’s General Manager, examines the differences in design and function of the various re ...

    Lee Quinney, ACDelco’s General Manager, examines the differences in design and function of the various replacement brake pad types. ...

    September 06, 2014
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