Important steps to change brake pads and disc Clean thoroughly! Clean all mating parts on wheel hub and caliper with Textar tools and brake cleaner. Check the disc run-out (max 0.07mm) Lubricate properly! Lubricate with Textar CeraTec. Lubricate with Textar Hydra Tec. Note: Do not use copper paste! Accessories must be replaced! New accessories must …

Fast running engines, which are used in passenger cars and light commercial vehicles commonly, use a metal timing chain, which is located within the engine and lubricated by the engine oil. This connects the crankshaft to the camshaft, which in turn controls the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves. Over extended periods …

Both complex CSCs (concentric slave cylinders) and simple release bearings are now equipped with radially moving thrust rings and guided by a sleeve on the gearbox side. They are the link between the rotating diaphragm springs on the engine side and the fixed release mechanism on the gearbox side.   Today the guide sleeves of …

WHICH OIL GRADE SHOULD YOU BE USING? In our previous articles, we have emphasised just how important an engine oil is for your car. It performs several functions such as protecting moving parts, acting as a seal and even cooling the engine. Using the right or wrong oil for your car can be the difference between …

Whether you are replacing a timing belt or timing chain, the “Watch and Work” video series provides practical tips on how to replace drive components correctly. Videos are easy to understand, can be replayed at any time and are always geared to the requirements of technicians in auto repair shops. Topic of the video: Belt …

In order to keep your refrigerant dry and clean, make sure your filter-drier and accumulator are performing at their highest capacity!

Signs of Pulley Failure

Remember to never remove or disassemble the boot from the coil!

General note Our useful tips provide only an overview. The installation instructions and operating instructions provided by the vehicle manufacturer and the warning and safety instructions contained therein must be observed! All work must be performed by a trained professional. The pictures used and the procedure described in our tips are examples and may vary …

It is well known that, for car parts, there is an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) quality and often also an aftermarket (imitation) quality available. This dual quality similarly applies to engine oil, which should also be considered a specific engine part! That is the subject of this article. It is true, however, that ‘imitation’ motor …