YouTube Video on Brake Pad Testing by ‘Engineering Explained’ Trending With Over 1.3M Views
The video titled “What Are The Best Brake Pads? Cheap vs. Expensive Tested!” in one week exceeded more than 1 million views. The video compares five brake pad sets (for the same application) using industry-standard tests at NRS’ certified testing laboratories.
Video: How Brake Pads are Made
It’s one thing to order brake pads from your parts supplier and install them on a vehicle. It’s another thing to see how they’re actually made.
Nucap Works to Capture Tech Rage in New Contest
Service technicians can win a VIP trip to a NASCAR race weekend by entering Nucap Industries’ “Raging Mechanic” video contest.
Three Scary Threats to Your Vehicle’s Brake Pads
This is the time of year when the shadows stretch a little longer, the wind blows colder and an unsettling feeling puts your nerves on end when you apply the brake pedal. The squeal or skittish stop are portents of service issues that could mean increased operational costs, for there are dangers lurking in the
Stock-Up on Brake System Seasonal Maintenance Tips
None of us want to think about it, but winter is coming, and the chemical slurries that coat the road cling to your vehicle’s undercarriage and gnaw away at any intrusions. This causes rust and premature failure of components like brake pads. “But I just replaced those pads!” you yell, cursing Jack Frost. The question
Two Ways That EVs Will Change Vehicle Maintenance, and One Major Way it Won’t
There’s no doubt that the increased market penetration of new EV sales will impact the service process once EVs begin to age. While there’s much to be said about the potential of reduced cost of ownership related to EVs, they will still need to be serviced regularly. To make sure your shop is prepared, here
TireHub Hires Grant Dismore as Vice President of Operations
TireHub has hired Grant Dismore to fill the role of vice president of operations. Dismore has previously served in executive roles at Interstate Batteries, the Dr. Pepper Snapple Group and Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages. He has extensive experience in customer-facing delivery operations, distribution strategy implementation, large fleet operations and complex supply chain initiatives, the company
EV Regenerative Braking Doesn’t Mean You Forget About The Brake Pads
Why high-quality brake pads are still your best bet for EVs
ChrisFix Discusses New Z Brake Pad Numbers in Video
The Z number identification shows where OE brake pads have been specified to have mechanical attachment of the friction to the steel backing plate.
NUCAP Releases Products to Help Healthcare Workers
In the past three months, NUCAP has created and manufactured two new products for healthcare facilities and workers.