PPTF Newsletter 4_Aspire

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ISSUE 04

Wear and tear also included. Pagid, confidence as standard.

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As the UK’s leading brake brand, Pagid has been the brand of choice for automotive partners for more than 50 years. Backed by TMD Friction OE approvals, in-house research and development, European manufacturing and proven braking performance, Pagid remains a key player in braking for now and the future. PAGID – ALWAYS AT THE FOREFRONT OF OE TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENTS OEM FOR YOU

2009

2012

■ BMW M5 ■ Chevrolet Corvette ■ Ferrari F149

■ Aston Martin Vanquish Volante ■ Audi R8 ■ Audi R8

■ Lexus LS ■ Lexus LS

■ Ford B-Max ■ Ferrari F151 ■ Opel Movano ■ Opel Vivaro ■ Porsche 911 (991) ■ Porsche Boxster ■ Porsche GT3

2011

2014

■ Audi RS3 ■ Audi RSQ3 ■ Audi TT RS ■ BMW M3 ■ Corvette C7 Stingray ■ Fiat 500X ■ Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 ■ Ford Transit Courier ■ Mercedes-AMG GT ■ Porsche Macan ■ Porsche Panamera

■ BMW M3 GTS ■ Honda Civic

■ Lamborghini Aventador ■ Mercedes B-Class (W246) ■ Mercedes CLS ■ Mercedes SLK (R172) ■ Toyota Yaris

Every year, we invest over € 30 million in product research and development

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TESTED TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS ■ ECE R90 standard products ■ 300 test engineers and technicians ■ Rigorous testing programme that takes into account vehicle performance, loads, driving speeds and conditions – with 100k hours on a dynamometer, and 300,000 km of real-life road testing.

PAGID CARRY OUT THE SAME CHECKS AS MANY LEADING BRANDS SUCH AS BMW, FORD, TOYOTA, ETC.

2021

2017

■ BMW i3 ■ Suzuki Swift V ■ Porsche Cayenne ■ Porsche Panamera

■ Audi Q4 eTron ■ Skoda Enyaq iV

2019

■ VW ID.3 ■ Audi Q7 ■ Audi A6 ■ Audi A8 ■ Audi A7

■ Mercedes-Benz EQC ■ Mercedes-Benz eVITO ■ Mercedes-Benz eVITO Tourer ■ Hyundai Kona

OE IDENTICAL PRODUCT INCLUDED IN THE PAGID BOX

A KEY PLAYER IN BRAKING FOR NOW AND THE FUTURE.

Many of our Pagid products have been backed by TMD Friction OE approvals. Scan the QR code provided to discover all models.

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EXCLUSIVE REWARDS FOR PAGID PROUD TO FIT MEMBERS WHAT WILL YOU SPEND YOUR POINTS ON?

GET YOUR HANDS ON SOME COUNTER-TOP FLYERS Helping customers to understand the quality of the products you fit, giving them peace of mind. A maximum standard for most, a minimum for Pagid!

PRINT ON DEMAND Make use of our Print On Demand Service and access a selection of flyers and posters – personalise them with your workshops information and logo!

Flyers come in packs of 50 and with a display stand.

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NEW TO RANGE

Rear Brake Discs – 280mm Solid Volvo XC40 (18-) 104668258

Front Wear Sensor BMW X5 (18-) 106111218

Front Brake Pad Audi Q5 (20-) 101444478

Front Brake Calipers Mercedes A-Class (18-) 133224791 / 133224801

LH/RH Rear ABS Sensor BMW 3 Series/4 Series (20-) 417119258

Front Brake Calipers Kia Rio/Stonic (18-) 133901071 / 133901081

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IMPORTANCE OF CHANGING FULL SET DISCS AND PADS In some instances brake discs are sold in packs of one, but it is important for customers to change brake discs in pairs. This ensures the customer’s car remains as safe as possible on the road.

Always recommend replacing brakes to customers in pairs because:

■ Due to the difference in thickness, one sides caliper piston will be far more extended than the other. Overextending the piston can cause contamination build-up to the stretched seal ■ Replacing only one brake disc is clearly a safety concern. Should the vehicle be involved in an accident this could lead to criminal charges for the repairer.

■ An imbalance can be created as the brake discs will have a difference in wear – the difference in thickness might cause the brakes to pull ■ A thinner brake disc will have decreased capability of dissipating heat, hence lower resistance against cracking of the disc or vapour bubbles in the brake fluid

DON’T FORGET TO CHANGE

WHY CHANGE BRAKE PAD FITTING KITS? Old parts increase the risk of: ■ Brake noise (brake pads and bolts rattle) ■ Uneven and disproportionate load on the brake disc ■ Uneven braking can affect the brake efficiency of the brakes ■ Significantly reduced spring force.

WHY CHANGE BRAKE SHOE FITTING KITS? Old parts increase the risk of: ■ Brake noise (the brake shoes rattle) ■ Uneven and disproportionate load on the brake shoes cause risk of damaging the drum ■ Can affect the brake efficiency of the brakes ■ Lost spring tension and pull effect.

It’s recommended you change the parts when changing brake pads. This is to ensure an even braking ability function and efficiency of the brakes.

It is therefore recommended you change the parts when changing brake shoes. This is to ensure an even braking ability function and efficiency of the brakes. Within 1–2 years the spring tension is reduced by at least 30%.

Within 1–2 years the spring tension is reduced by at least 50%.

Spring tension Before change

Spring tension After change

Spring tension Before change

Spring tension After change

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CHECKING BRAKE HOSES AS PART OF VISUAL MOT CHECKS WHEN CHECKING BRAKES AND CALLIPERS

It is important to check the brake hoses when the car is having it’s service/MOT, because of the safety critical component that it is. The brake hose needs to be intact for it to be functioning 100%.

A new hose wouldn’t have any of the below signs: ■ Be hard/stiff in the material ■ Be soft/weak ■ Expand under pressure. A good place to start when checking brake hoses, is to look out for the 6 key points mentioned above, none of these signs should occur on the fitted brake hoses. Should you see any of those signs, the brake hoses should be changed. The above is what they should look for, but there is also something you should feel out for. When the mechanics are doing their checks it would be a great idea to pump the brake pedal, with another colleague looking at the hoses, to see if there are any visible leaks.

There are some things you should look out for when checking brake hoses, such as: ■ Cracks

■ Chafing ■ Bulging ■ Expanding ■ Leaking ■ Twisting.

DON’T LET YOUR CUSTOMERS FAIL THEIR MOT – REPLACE THE HANDBRAKE CABLE LKQ Euro Car Parts and Pagid recommend you replace the handbrake cable when: ■ Rope and sheath are damaged, jeopardising the item’s efficiency by decreasing its braking capacity ■ Rubber parts are damaged (flexible gaters etc), as this would ease the penetration of external agents, like impurities or water, that would eventually hinder the smoothness of the product ■ The vehicle has spent excessive time driving on roads covered by road salt, causing erosion of parts of the cable, affecting its performance.

FUN FACT TMD MAKE ENOUGH PC PADS EVERY YEAR THAT IF STACKED, THEY COULD MAKE 2,985 PILES AS TALL AS THE EIFFEL TOWER.

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