Rubber-to-metal components are subject to high dynamic stress and often also harmful environmental influences, such as heat, de-icing salt and ozone. We therefore recommend a regular check of these components within the context of the inspection or during work on the brakes or tires. Tasks assumed by rubber-to-metal components Rubber-to-metal components in a car chassis …

Bosch brake pads are geared to modern brake systems with ABS and ESP. In order to achieve short stopping distances and high braking comfort, they are developed with the special material properties of the brake discs in mind. As vehicle weight and engine performance are rising, the brake systems of modern vehicles have to cope …

Nearly 10% of all vehicles on UK roads are Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs), with a parc of over 3,500,000 vehicles.* Despite a drop in the number of new LCV registrations during 2009, the LCV parc has still achieved growth of approximately 17% between 2005-2010. LCV Issues LCVs are ‘working vehicles’ so they typically have a …

TRW was recently asked if a vehicle with a leaking wheel cylinder on the offside should have the nearside cylinder replaced as well. The answer is ‘yes’ and it is recommended that parts such as wheel cylinders should always be changed in axle sets. However, the age of the vehicle should also be taken into …

Batteries are rated according to a range of specifications and standards. Understanding these ratings and their relevance to the battery’s application and operating conditions is key to selecting the right battery.

Engine oils come in a number of compositions and contain a number of grades and play several important roles in keeping your engine healthy. You might already know that synthetic oils typically exceed conventional oils in performance, with this usually highlighted in the price as synthetic oils are more expensive than their conventional cousins. But …

What makes a good halogen bulb? Although you wouldn’t think so at first glance, headlight bulbs are high-precision products. While a normal household bulb distributes its light over a radius of just a few metres, a headlight bulb combined with the reflector has to transfer the light accurately onto the road at a distance much …

Corrosion is a natural process that deteriorates metal or its properties because of a reaction with the environment. The corrosion that we are most familiar with is the formation of rust on the surface of metals when they are exposed to Oxygen and moisture. Rust is Hydrated Iron (III) Oxide which is the by-product produced …

Rattling, vibrations, squeaking: noises during braking can significantly impair the driving experience. But what exactly is behind these NVH phenomena (what NVH means is explained here) and how can this be prevented? How Noises are Generated Braking noises are caused by vibrations with high-pitched tones that you can hear. Imagine that you trace the edge …

FEDERAL-MOGUL explains how modern pistons have evolved to meet the demands of greater durability, less fuel consumption and reduced emissions. For more than a hundred years, diesel and petrol engines have remained significantly different technologies. Today, the need for CO2 reduction is bringing them together by adopting highly sophisticated direct injection systems with closed loop …