TMD Friction, the parent company of brake friction brand Mintex, has presented its professional technical training initiative known as the “Mintex Masterclass.” Scott Irwin, Head of Technical Training, recently conducted sessions at Royton Car Services and Speedwell Garage for Brakes International in the northwest of England. The Mintex Masterclass is a training program where participants ...

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Scott Irwin MIMI, head of technical training at TMD Friction’s aftermarket brake brand, Mintex, discusses why garages need to educate their customers on the technicalities around each variation of brake fluid. When it comes to vehicle maintenance, monitoring the condition of brake fluid rarely makes most driver’s to-do lists. This can lead to dangerous consequences ...

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The PMM Awards are back for 2022 and we have handed out the awards for some of our most popular articles of the year! Read on to find out the winners. Every month, the PMM team works tirelessly to do our best to produce a magazine that is informative, instructive and entertaining for our readers. It is important to us ...

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The MCL500 brake cleaner from Mintex claims to be a reliable way of removing oil, grease and dirt without leaving residues. It can clean brake, clutch and gear components, starter motors and alternators, carburettor, fuel pumps and engine components as well as glass and metal surfaces before gluing. Some advantages are said to be that it is registered with the UFI, it’s free ...

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Scott Irwin, head of technical training at TMD Friction, the company behind Textar and Mintex, discusses how discs should be fitted to provide accurate run out measurements. Checking disc brake run out is a key part of the brake replacement process. It’s a vital check to ensure the safety of the driver and other road users, measuring the run out ...

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Recently released brake pads from Mintex cover popular Kia applications including Sedona III, Picanto JA and Picanto Runner. Meanwhile, the brake disc references have been made available for passenger car vehicle makes and models such as BMW Coupe, Convertible and Touring, Nissan Atleon and Cabstar, Hyundai Elantra and Veloster and Kia Niro. All references have been added to ...

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TMD Friction, via its Mintex brand, has donated supplies to Bridgwater & Taunton College after it was left devastated by a fire in its motor workshop. The equipment and training resources offered by TMD Friction will aim to ensure the college can get back on track with training the next generation of automotive technicians. The ...

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Mintex discusses the issues associated with certain lubricants, and how mechanics can ensure that they’re using the best grease for the job.

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How to avoid customer complaints about noise and brake judder with Mintex. Getting jobs completed in a timely manner is the lifeblood of most garages across the UK. However, there is still an increasing trend of mechanics not having enough time to get the job done correctly, which is causing issues down the line. In ...

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With the sale of counterfeit components a continuing challenge for the IAM, Mintex offers some tips on how you can differentiate the genuine article from the fraud. It’s no secret that fake parts are still a real issue in the automotive industry, with the braking sector a key target for rogue products. It’s important, therefore, ...

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