Schaeffler Vehicle Lifetime Solutions’ Alistair Mason takes the hot seat to answer questions about all things clutch! From evolving technology to an ageing car parc, the technical service manager covers all bases. Q. How is clutch technology evolving for hybrid and high-torque vehicles – and what do factors need to know? A. Hybridisation and rising ...

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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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Double clutch and dual mass flywheel all-in-one-solution Schaeffler says its new LuK RepSet 2CT DMF combines the benefits of a replacement double clutch and dual mass flywheel in one convenient package. Its all-in-one solution provides everything the technician needs to carry out a professional clutch and flywheel replacement. Whenever a dual mass flywheel (DMF) or ...

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Blue Print has a range of over 1,350 clutch kits, covering more than 50,000 vehicle applications, designed for Asian and European passenger cars and LCVs. A company spokesperson responds to our questions following the bulletin below. At the heart of Blue Print is bilstein group’s clutch competence centre in Durmersheim, Germany, where “technology meets rigorous ...

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Following on from part one, here in part two, PMF explores Schaeffler’s continued commitment to incentivising the parts-buying process for garages through the REPXPERT Millionaire promotion. Each time a REPXPERT member uses the app to claim their bonus points during promotional periods, by scanning the unique OneCode QR code on every LuK, INA or FAG ...

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Schaeffler believes it is continuing to support its customers by offering quality clutch parts, all thanks to its clutch production team. Schaeffler’s UK clutch production team has won a prestigious internal company award, recognising the fact that not a single clutch disc made at the factory was returned over the previous two years. In acknowledgement ...

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As a clutch specialist developing OE components and systems for VMs, Schaeffler has decades of experience in transmission technology; therefore, it should be familiar with the challenges facing motor factors and workshops as clutch systems become ever more complex. Schaeffler has always shared its knowhow to help technicians install its products confidently and correctly, which ...

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