Dry boiling points are the point that a new package of brake fluid boils at, while wet boiling points are measured after the brake fluid absorbs moisture.
ADVICS, the leader in advanced braking technology, won an Automotive Communications Award at AAPEX 2021 for “Best B2B Technical Article/Blog/Content Piece,” for its technical article titled “Ceramic vs. Semi-Metallic Brake Pads: How They Work and What They’re Made Of.”
You know the importance of always performing a detailed inspection on a customer’s brake pads and braking system, but during the cold winter months, there are some additional things to look out for that can help keep your customers safer...
ADVICS, the leader in advanced braking technology, won an Automotive Communications Award at AAPEX 2021 for “Best B2B Technical Article/Blog/Content Piece,” for its technical article titled “Ceramic vs. Semi-Metallic Brake Pads: How They Work and What They’re Made Of.”
Brake shimmy, shaking, vibration and noise – these are all common reasons for a customer to visit the shop. Most of the time these issues are due to different components of the steering or braking systems needing replacement or repair,...
Oil can interfere with brake booster functionality if it's sucked from the engine into the pump and booster. Watch this video for tips to identify and repair the issue.
Brake pads and rotors should always be replaced in pairs. Pairing new pads with worn rotors could cause a lack of proper surface contact between the pads and rotors, resulting in noise, vibration, or less-than-peak stopping performance. While there are...
In the automotive aftermarket, not all parts (or parts manufacturers) are created equally. This isn’t a bad thing, considering that there is a time and place for parts of all different qualities, materials and price points - dependent on the...
In an ongoing effort to expand its current product offering for the North American aftermarket, ADVICS – the leader in advanced braking technology and member of the AISIN Group of companies – has launched more ultra-premium brake pad SKUs to...
When a customer visits the shop because their brake service light is on, they’re hearing noise when the brakes are applied, feeling vibration or even smelling a chemical/burning odor when braking, it’s time to inspect the braking system to diagnose...
Ceramic brake pads are still a relatively new technology, but have quickly become the stock brake pad material of choice for many luxury vehicle brands including Mercedes Benz, Jaguar, Lexus and Range Rover, to name just a few.
Can Your Brakes Fail If They Are Below Spec? Do you know what happens when brake pads and brake rotors go below the minimum wear specification? Watch the video explanation to learn more.
How Do Brake Pad Shims Work? Brake pad shims help prevent brake noise or NVH. They do this by creating a barrier between the brake pad and caliper. This prevents vibration from being transmitted into the rest of the vehicle...
Can A Rotor Become Out Of Balance Like A Tire? Most brake rotors are balanced at the factory and instead of adding weight they remove a small amount of material in a process called mill balancing. In the field, rotors...
Brake rotors are just as important as brake pads when it comes to stopping the vehicle. Brake pads and brake rotors work in partnership, as calipers compress the brake pads against the brake rotor to cause the friction needed to...
As a technician, you know that there are many brands to choose from when it comes to brake pads and brake rotors, in the same way that there are different types of friction to choose from – organic, semi-metallic, ceramic...
ADVICS will use this platform to provide automotive service professionals with rich technical content focused on automotive brake pads, brake rotors, and friction technology.
Installation procedure for how to install an ADVICS brake wheel cylinder. Always consult the manufacturer's vehicle-specific service manual for reference.
In an aggressive effort to expand its current product offering for the North American aftermarket, ADVICS, the leader in advanced braking technology, has announced a major addition to its product line of ultra-premium disc brake pads and rotors for Asian...
Your customers rely on their vehicles to get them safely from point A to point B, and they also rely on their braking system to provide reliable stops each and every time. So how does the vehicle’s friction system work...
Brake Noise Problems Without the Brakes Applied What could cause brake noise even when the brakes are not applied? Often brake noise will not change when the brakes are not applied and the sound will change with the speed of the...
What Is The Brake Friction Curve The curve for different friction compounds can define its application. In this video we look at the study of tribology and how brake torque is influenced by temperature. The curve for different friction compounds...
Brake Rotor Safety Inspection If there is any cracking, it can result in a structural failure of the rotor. It might not look like it, but a brake rotor is one of the most stressed components on any car or...
Where Should the Brake Pad Wear Sensor Go? We cover where the sensor needs to be positioned. Depending on the application, the brake pads will have mechanical or electronic wear sensors. But, where should the sensor go? In the case...
How to Tell If a Brake Pad is Ceramic or Semi-Metallic? Color is no longer an indicator of the friction material. Don’t judge a brake pad on just the color of the friction material. Not all dark grey friction materials...
The ADVICS Commitment to Cutting-Edge Technology Hear how ADVICS properly honors its OE heritage while highlighting a commitment to cutting-edge technology and consistency in products. It's all in the new branding campaign, you can see for the first time here.
Worn Brake Pads Say A Lot Before you throw out the old brake pads or order a new set, take a good look at them. Before you throw out the old brake pads or order a new set, take a...
Do I Need a Scan Tool to Replace the Read Brake Pads? Find out the importance of using the tool to adjust the parking brake after replacement. From Buick to VW, almost every domestic and import automaker have an electronic...
Adaptive Cruise Control and Brake Pads Watch this Tech Minute to help with your next repair on adaptive cruise control vehicles. In this video, Andrew Markel discusses the importance of using high-quality brake pads for vehicles with adaptive cruise control....
How to Get Rid of Brake Rotor Corrosion? One of the most common conditions of corrosion on the surfaces of the brake rotor. With more people forced to stay at home due to the covid-19 pandemic, vehicles are setting for...
New branding campaign focuses on the customer’s journey New aftermarket website features intuitive navigation and a custom-built catalog and parts lookup tool The redesigned branding elements and website are consistent with ADVICS’ technology-focused family of products LAS VEGAS – Nov....
New aftermarket website features intuitive navigation, a custom-built catalog and parts lookup tool and new individual product pages The site’s responsive design provides a consistent viewing experience for users across devices The site has a new, dedicated domain, separate from...
Installation procedure going over how to install ADVICS brake master cylinder. Always consult the manufacturer's vehicle-specific service manual for reference.
Greg Ladley, manager of friction engineering, will represent ADVICS at the 2019 Brake Weekend meeting on June 2nd Leaders in the braking industry will gather to share perspectives on the industry and its future Ladley will participate in a panel...
Plymouth, MI (October 2017) – Toyota Motor North America Service Parts & Accessory Supplier Award Recognition has been awarded to ADVICS North America, Inc. The award was presented to ADVICS based on their demonstration of superior quality in their products...
