Winter may be over, but the effects on the road are long-lasting. Delphi explores what the woeful state of British highways means for drivers and the garages they depend upon.   Every year, as the UK transitions from winter into spring, workshops are called upon to deal with the aftermath of those months of harsh road conditions. Cold temperatures, standing ...

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Meyle highlights the importance of good quality brakes, especially given the woeful state of UK roads.   As a safety-critical component, a well-maintained and functional braking system is essential. The scale of road damage in the UK at the moment is significant. Recent research from the Asphalt Industry Alliance reported the cost of fixing the potholes on local roads in England ...

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Febi gives PMM readers their best practice advice on reducing NVH in brakes.  The phenomena of noise, vibration and harshness can affect the pleasant driving experience of any vehicle. Brake noise is created by a high pitch vibration which you can hear. Imagine tracing the rim of a wineglass containing water with a wet finger. The glass resonates and a sound is generated. The vibration ...

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Sealey explores what tools are needed for brake and clutch maintenance.  Brake and clutch maintenance remains central to routine vehicle servicing, forming a large proportion of daily workshop repairs. With increased vehicle complexity and a growing emphasis on safety-critical repairs, technicians rely heavily on tools that deliver consistent accuracy and reliability. The market has seen steady demand for equipment that simplifies ...

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Valeo Service UK has revealed it’s helping garages and vehicle technicians sharpen their skills with a free training module on clutch inspection, now available via the Valeo Tech Academy platform. Designed to provide guidance, the session highlights the key steps to diagnose and prevent premature clutch failure. Presented by Valeo technical trainer, Stewart Lynch, the ...

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Network Vehicle Solutions gives readers of PMM a brief rundown of the benefits and drawbacks of a dual-clutch transmission. A dual-clutch transmission (DCT) is an advanced type of automated transmission that uses two separate clutches for odd and even gear sets. Unlike traditional automatic or manual transmissions, a DCT can preselect the next gear, enabling ...

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BorgWarner is stressing the importance of OE parts for the aftermarket. If you want your car to run well and last longer, the quality of the parts matters. BorgWarner, a leader in vehicle technology, provides advanced products – like ignition systems, diesel cold-start technologies, dual clutch modules, and exhaust gas management – that go beyond ...

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Borg & Beck, First Line’s clutch brand, is expanding its range with the launch of its first Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) clutch kit. The latest addition, HKDCT1000, caters to VAG applications with 7-speed, direct shift gearboxes, with popular applications including Audi A1 Sportback 2018-, Seat Ibiza V 2017-, Skoda Fabia III 2014-, and VW Polo ...

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If you want your car to run well and last longer, the quality of the parts matters. BorgWarner, a leader in vehicle technology, provides advanced products—like ignition systems, diesel cold-start technologies, dual clutch modules, and exhaust gas management—go beyond basic replacements. These are just a few highlights from its range. With more options available, BorgWarner ...

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PMM speaks to febi about its clutch manufacturing pedigree. What are the latest advancements in clutch technology that Blue Print has introduced, and how does the Clutch Competence Centre in Durmersheim contribute to this? The Bilstein Group Clutch Competence Centre is a cutting-edge testing centre which goes above-and-beyond the usual standard required in benchmarking clutch ...

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