Brake Discs – How Low Should You Go?

24 Aug 2020

Although it’s quite clear when brake pads become too worn/thin to be safe, the same can’t be said about brake discs. Even at MOT and VOSA level, conflicting information is given about the safety of brake disc thickness. Therefore, it…

Fitting Brake Pads

24 Aug 2020

Over the years, car manufacturers have refined the braking system significantly. Today’s family vehicles offer noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) levels that would have been remarkable for luxury models 30 years ago. One key focus for manufacturers is removing brake…

Brake Judder

24 Aug 2020

Brake judder can be felt as a vibration through the brake pedal, the steering wheel and potentially through the seat. If the judder is particularly severe, the car may shake. Drivers and mechanics often assume that the brake discs have…

Discs with ABS Rings: ABS Sensor Issue

24 Aug 2020

When fitting a new disc with an ABS ring, the ring might touch the ABS sensor as corrosions have built up under the mounting point, causing it to be pushed towards the disc. To fix this issue, remove the ABS…

Disc with Integral Bearing Fitting Instructions

24 Aug 2020

1. If the axle is clean, slide the disc onto the axle, taking care to ensure the bearing inner ring isn’t forced out of alignment 2. If the bearing inner ring has been moved from the outer ring, it must…

Preventing Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)

24 Aug 2020

A high priority for those deciding to purchase a car is the cabin experience. Comfort, audio, technology and layout influence purchases and are areas where manufacturers can stand out. To reduce noise, vibration and harshness (NVH), manufacturers spend vast sums…

The Importance of Replacing Brake Fitting Kits

24 Aug 2020

WORN OUT/OLD PARTS CAUSE: Significantly reduced spring tension Lost or broken parts WORN OUT/OLD PARTS INCREASES THE RISK OF: Reduced brake safety and stability from unequal brake effect Unequal and disproportionate wear on the pads, leading to damaged discs Brake…

Directional Brake Pads

24 Aug 2020

Vehicle manufacturers have designed brake pads that must be fitted directionally for numerous applications. At NAPA, we offer brake pads that match OE standards and specifications. Failure to fit them correctly could result in noise and poor performance. If an…

Importance of Filters

10 Aug 2020

Keeping a vehicle running clean is the job of the four main filters – air, cabin, oil and fuel. They are key to protecting parts of the vehicle and the passenger from harm. Therefore, it is important that they are…