Who Regulates Brake Pads?
Everybody wants safe brakes, right? You want the assurance that any brake linings you install on a customer’s vehicle will provide adequate braking and meet all applicable safety standards. But guess what? There are no federal safety standards for aftermarket brake linings. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) 105, 126 and 135, which are issued
Raybestos Introduces Police Brakes
Raybestos has added the Raybestos Police friction line, disc brake pads and rotors manufactured for law enforcement pursuit and special service vehicles that require optimal performance during high-speed activity, to its line of brake products. “With the rigorous conditions that police vehicles endure on a regular basis, drivers can depend on Raybestos Police brakes to
Monroe Brakes Kicks Off ‘Safety & Savings’ Promotion
Tenneco Inc.’s Monroe Brakes has launched its “Safety & Savings” rebate that offers consumers a Visa Prepaid Card of up to $30 when they replace their worn brake pads with Monroe Brakes products. Those who purchase two sets of ultra-premium Monroe Total Solution ceramic or semi-metallic brake pads are eligible to receive a $30 Visa
BYOBP Brake Jobs: This Has To Stop
A few years ago, I was sent a link to a TV commercial on YouTube for a mobile brake business. The commercial featured a puppet claiming that the business could save a driver $500 on brakes because shops mark up brake parts by 30%. Not that I don’t trust puppets in commercials, but this was
Choosing the Right Brake Pad for the Right Customer
There is one simple piece of advice I try to live by: “Know what you know, and know what you don’t know.” This simple credo can save you from making mistakes and looking like a complete idiot. I am often asked for my opinion of a certain brand or application of brake pads, or which