LCVs are at the heart of modern goods transport, operating day and night to meet the growing demands of e-commerce and commercial delivery. This continuous use places significant stress on brake pads, leading to accelerated wear and reduced service life. For the aftermarket, this represents both a challenge and an opportunity. The need for reliable ...

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In response to customer feedback, febi has introduced new brake calipers for the Tesla Model S and X to its range. Focusing on the parts that “matter most for ongoing repair and maintenance” is one of the key messages from this latest launch – PMF put some questions to Matthew Bradfield, the category procurement manager ...

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Comline has issued a new technical bulletin – designed to address a common fitment issue relating to brake discs with integrated ABS rings. These are prevalent on Citroën and Peugeot models. Comline reported that its brake disc range includes many applications with factory-fitted ABS rings; however, technicians have occasionally reported issues with ABS sensor alignment ...

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Schaeffler Vehicle Lifetime Solutions has created a new all-in-one double clutch repair solution by packing a LuK DMF with a LuK RepSet 2CT into one box. If a double clutch system reaches the end of its serviceable lifetime, Schaeffler recommends replacing it with a matching dual mass flywheel (DMF) at the same time, to maximise ...

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FAI Auto Parts has introduced a range of brake discs and pads, as well as calipers and wear leads, to enhance its expanding maintenance and service product line. Braking now joins recent additions, such as control cables, filtration and the company’s established steering and suspension range, providing “targeted solutions for common MOT failures”. You may ...

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Improving a car’s braking system presents significant upselling potential, especially for enthusiastic drivers seeking additional style and performance – whether on the road or the track, according to Brembo’s experts. Whether these are drivers who want a sporty response on normal roads or owners of supercars who like to spend their weekends competing on the ...

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Delphi has expanded its LCV braking range, rolling out first-to-market brake pads and discs for many of the latest vehicles to hit UK roads. Other first-to-market braking additions released this year by Delphi include brake pad axle sets for Ford’s Tourneo Courier and Transit Courier (November 2023- onwards), front brake discs for the Ford Transit ...

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With the brake distributor search feature, TMD Friction has reported it is now “easier than ever” for garages and car owners to find local distributors selling its Textar, Mintex and Don brake products. This “advanced tool” simplifies the process of finding nearby distributors for the brake products needed by garages and car owners. With more ...

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Following the launch of EV+ brake pads and the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ (SMMT) announcement that one million EVs are now registered in the UK, Allied Nippon underlines how it hopes its new range will benefit customers. Allied Nippon has made a bold leap into the future with the introduction of its EV+ ...

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The car’s braking system consists of many components, most of them exposed, which makes them susceptible to all kinds of pollution, road grit and moisture – and in the winter, to slush and snow. Here, Scott Irwin MIMI, head of technical training at TMD Friction, explains the impact that winter conditions can have on the ...

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