Reduce imbalance
Brakes from AC Delco
Published: 07 July, 2014
A further 228 brake discs and 42 pad references join the expanding range from ACDelco, bringing the total brake product range to around 3,000 part numbers. The parts are manufactured to OE specifications and provide a comprehensive range of UK, European and Asian applications for car, van and light commercial vehicles. Discs are made using high quality cast iron and are balance ventilated. They feature low lateral run-out and minimum thickness levels - precision tolerance centre bores help reduce any imbalances during use. The products are supplied with a 12-month/20,000km warranty. Meanwhile, Super DOT 4 brake fluid is designed for vehicles known for producing high thermal loads within the braking system due to its ability to maintain a low viscosity under extreme conditions in vehicles equipped with Anti-Lock Braking and Electronic Stability Control systems. An electronic catalogue details the new part numbers online and reference information is also on MAM, Tech Doc and MasterCat.
- From strength to strength
A further 62 part numbers, incorporating 25 brake discs, 21 filters and 16 hub assembly kits, join Comline's 7,500-strong product range. The products cover all major European, Japanese and Korean vehicles and include an air filter for Fiat 500, oil filter for Renault Master, Nissan Qashqai+2, Vauxhall Movano, a brake disc for BMW's 2, 3 and 4 Series and a hub assembly kit for the Nissan Qashqai.
- A mighty Mini upgrade
A programme of braking upgrades for all Mini models is offered by Tarox. A cost-effective upgrade is available with a disc and 'Strada' pad upgrade which can be used alongside the standard factory calipers. There are three disc styles; smart offset-radial grooves of the G88, OEM style arcing lines of the F2000 and the sportier drilled and grooved Sport Japan version. Each have attained the strict German ABE accreditation. Owners of the older R53 and R56 range can benefit from an upgrade and now for 25% less. A Sport Compact kit is born out of the firm's years of race car experience. The kit has a 315mm one-piece disc with a B30-6 caliper. For a limited time these are offered in custom caliper colours and pad compounds at a discounted price.
- Brakes App
A Pagid App is now available providing instant access to TMD Friction's updated catalogue, with supporting images, technical information and the OE part number. Once installed, the App requires no manual updates. It is available now on Google Play and iTunes. The company has also just launched the Pagid Professional Academy - a brake training programme which awards successful attendees with the IMI QAA Award in Light Vehicle Brake Fitting. The course comprises a step-by-step distance learning programme, two-day training master class delivered by independent trainers, followed by a practical exam.
- Shelf appeal
The range of brake pads and discs for light commercial vehicles and passenger cars continues to be developed by Juratek, which reveals a new look this month. A new logo features on black and grey packaging in an attempt to give the product more 'shelf appeal'. The range of brake pads are certified to ECE regulation 90 and tested to AK Master standards - a test programme that original equipment manufacturers use to assess the performance of braking product to the extreme, over and above the ECE R90 test parameters. The latest references to hit the shelf, sporting the new packaging, are front and rear pads and discs for the brand new Ford Custom.
- Check brakes with ease
The Hunter Quick Check Lane, exclusively available from Pro-Align, is designed primarily to diagnose wheel alignment issues but has a number of optional modules for brake and battery servicing. The brake performance module evaluates a vehicle's stopping capability, measuring brake timing, force and balance. It is faster than a visual inspection and there's no need to lift the vehicle or remove the wheels. A battery health check module connects to the terminals and uses OEM data to assess the vehicle's cold-cranking amps, voltage and overall performance.
