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    Are you the best in braking?

    Textar is looking for the BEST IN BRAKING, and it could be YOU.  A new online academy is combing the auto ...

    Textar is looking for the BEST IN BRAKING, and it could be YOU.  A new online academy is combing the automotive industry to find out who is worthy of top spot on the Textar leaderboard. With easy-to-d ...

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    Textar Virtual Academy

    Textar has launched an online training programme, providing brake training advice for industry profession ...

    Textar has launched an online training programme, providing brake training advice for industry professionals on any device, across the globe. The e-learning platform aims to ensure users stay current ...

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    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 ...

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    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 ...

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    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 ...

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    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 ...

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    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 ...

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    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. ...

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