...Understanding and stopping brake judder Brake judder manifests itself in vibrations that can be felt through the steering wheel, the pedals and potentially through the seat. Depending on the severity, a vehicle's chassis may even start to pulsate. Apec explains the source of judder, and...
...Directional Brake Pads With the constant demand for improvement in all aspects of performance, vehicle manufacturers have designed brake pads for numerous applications that must be mounted directionally. At Apec we follow suit and off er pads that match the OE, in line with specifi ca...
...Issue date: 06 March 2017To correctly fi t the wear sensor, fi rst remove the pad spring fi tting from the top of the pad using a suitable tool.Jaguar XF & XJ rear brake pad and wear sensor.Correct Fitment of WIR5243 to PAD1448.Insert the wear sensor into the spring.Insert the spring an...
...Identification of Calipers LCA / RCA 152 & LCA / RCA 158Further information on this or any other issue can be obtained from the Apec Trade Helpline 01454 285054 Issue date6th February 2014TechnicalBulletin.These Calipers are fi tted on the rear of Fiat Multipla [1999-2011]Fiat Stilo [200...
...Identification of Calipers LCA / RCA 155 & LCA / RCA 244Further information on this or any other issue can be obtained from the Apec Trade Helpline 01454 285054 Issue date23rd January 2014TechnicalBulletin.These Calipers are fitted on the rear of Nissan Primastar [2002-]Opel Vivaro [2001...
...Bulletin Disc Brake Minimum Thickness www.apecbraking.co.uk For the very latest information on Apec Braking components.Date: 17th August 2012For part numbers/make & models: DSKs Every Apec disc manufactured is produced in line with the original disc parameters. The Minimum Thickness of a...
...BulletinDiscs – how low should you go?www.apecbraking.co.uk For the very latest information on Apec Braking components.Date: 17th August 2012For part numbers/make & models: all DSKsIt's fairly obvious when brake pads become too worn and thin to be safe – but what about brake discs? T...
...BulletinFord Transit Rear Drums & Judder www.apecbraking.co.ukFor the very latest information on Apec Braking components.Date: 3rd March 2009For part numbers/make & models: all 5 and 6 stud applications We would like to bring to your notice the importance of fitting and securing Ford Tran...
...A number of Apec Brake Discs are handed to aid cooling as per the original equipment disc. Follow venting direction not drill hole pattern. Failure to follow this installation rule will lead to poor performance and possible brake judder. DSK2003 / 2004 DSK2308 / 2309 DSK2310 / 2311...
...Old worn out-parts causes: • Tension of springs significantly reduced. • The old parts break or are lost. Old worn out-parts increases the risk of: • Brake noise (the brake pads and clip rattle}. • Unequal and disproportionate wear on the brake pads and a risk of damaging t...