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How to accurately fit discs

|Date: September 02, 2021

How to accurately fit discs

Scott Irwin, head of technical training at TMD Friction, the company behind Textar and Mintex, discusses ...

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 ou ...

September 02, 2021
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Textar extends aftermarket range

|Date: March 04, 2021

Textar extends aftermarket range

Textar has added to its aftermarket product range by adding brake discs for the Mercedes Benz E-Class 201 ...

Textar has added to its aftermarket product range by adding brake discs for the Mercedes Benz E-Class 2016, Land Rover Discovery and Range Rover IV 2017 as well as the Volkswagen Amork 2016. The brand ...

March 04, 2021
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Textar explains the correct way to fit discs

|Date: October 29, 2020

Textar explains the correct way to fit discs

All technicians are aware of the importance of checking disc brake runout and routinely carry it out, but ...

All technicians are aware of the importance of checking disc brake runout and routinely carry it out, but how can this be made easier and more concise in garages? Scott Irwin, Head of Technical Traini ...

October 29, 2020
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Textar delves into ABS sensors

|Date: August 27, 2020

Textar delves into ABS sensors

For most technicians, knowing your way around a braking system is second nature, but understanding how ce ...

For most technicians, knowing your way around a braking system is second nature, but understanding how certain components work is not always high on the priorities list. With this in mind, Scott Irwin ...

August 27, 2020
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Electronic parking brakes: brake pad replacement

|Date: September 12, 2019

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 ...

September 12, 2019
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Could Refurbished Alloy Wheels Have a Negative Effect on the Braking System?

|Date: July 25, 2018

Could Refurbished Alloy Wheels Have a Negative Effect on the Braking System?

Technical manager for premium brake brand, Textar, Scott Irwin, discusses how alloy wheel refurbishment c ...

Technical manager for premium brake brand, Textar, Scott Irwin, discusses how alloy wheel refurbishment could be having a detrimental effect on brake discs and what garages can do about it. ...

July 25, 2018
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