February 2020

B raking tech and kit are constantly changing, but fortunately providers are looking to help you, not just with hardware, but also with advice and support to enable you to take advantage of the opportunity. Jon Roughley, Global Marketing Director at First Line said: “Our Borg & Beck brand is dedicated to assisting customers with as much useful information as possible. Over the last two years, we have been focusing our campaigns on the importance of best practice when installing brake pads and discs. “The main messages were clearly communicated via press articles, technical bulletins and most effectively, an informative poster was provided. Rear-view mirror hangers, which can be placed in the vehicle after installation, have also been designed to help pass the important bedding-in message to drivers, these are included in every Borg & Beck brake disc box, as standard.” Bed in brakes On what techs can do in the workshop, Jon said: “There are a few things that technicians can do themselves to ensure the longevity and reliability of brake discs. Disc thickness variation (DTV) can easily develop as a result of minor oversights during the installation process. By following the correct procedures, complaints of judder will significantly reduce, saving time and inconvenience for both workshops and their customers. “In the first instance, excessive use of copper grease on the back of brake pads can lead to serious risk of contamination and before any brake discs are installed. It is vital that the mounting surface of the disc and the vehicle’s hub are clean and free of rust and debris. The hub should be cleaned using a soft wire brush or emory paper, then wiped with a cloth and solvent. The smallest piece of dirt or rust can, over time, affect the disc and induce DTV, which will lead to complaints of judder, drastically reducing the life of the brake discs. “Once installed, the disc run out should be measured before re- assembly of the caliper and associated components. If the run out exceeds 0.08mm, the disc must be removed and the hub cleaned again. If this has no effect, the hub should be measured for run out as well. Hub run out in excess of 0.04mm is likely to cause a problem and should be investigated.” He continued: “New pads and discs installed together must be bedded-in properly to ensure a great pedal feel and promote longevity of the components. When done correctly, associated issues relating to brake squeal and complaints of judder are unlikely. “Borg & Beck BECKTEC coated brake discs have a water-based coating using zinc-aluminium flakes, which protects the disc inside and out against rust and corrosion. This needs to be removed from the braking surface area by performing a few very light braking applications, cleaning off the surfaces without building up too All the latest products, tech and support around braking, and what you need to know BRAKE INTO 2020 FEBRUARY 2020 AFTERMARKET 39 BRAKING Below: Brakes from Borg & Beck www.aftermarketonline.net

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