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"HELLA brake shoes and brake shoe kits | HELLA Product information For a long time, drum brakes have been a fixed component in automotive construction and are still installed today in modern vehicles. Within the framework of repair activities, the brake sho"
"Brake discs with wheel bearing and impulse ring | HELLA General information As a result of the extreme variety of axle constructions produced by all the different car manufacturers, wheel bearings and impulse rings of the anti-lock braking system (ABS) are"
"The Disc Brake Pad | HELLA General Information An important structural component of any brake system is the brake pad with its brake lining (the brake pad is made up of the brake lining, the friction element, and various other components including the back"
"Brake hoses and brake lines | HELLA General information In hydraulic brake systems, brake hoses and brake lines are used to transfer brake fluid. Brake lines connect the actuation device, such as the brake master cylinder, to the hydraulic components of th"
"Testing the thickness difference of a brake disc | HELLA General information When carrying out troubleshooting on the brake system, test procedures may be required, such as checking the thickness difference (varying disc thickness) of the brake disc. The t"
"Brake disks | HELLA General information Since the introduction of the disk braking system to the automobile, it has become a key structural component in automotive engineering. Together with the brake lining, the brake disk forms a friction couple which is"
"Checking the lateral runout of the brake disc | HELLA General information In order to avoid the problem of brake judder when driving as early as possible, the axial runout of the new brake disc should be tested using a suitable dial gauge. The check of lat"
"Brake pad guide plate | HELLA General Some brake caliper variants use additional brake pad guide plates. These are required for noise decoupling and reliable positioning of the brake pads. As such, these guide plates – which are usually made of stainless s"
"Brake spare parts with rubber components | HELLA Note on storage General information Rubber is a versatile, elastic, and relatively durable material. However, rubber cannot be stored indefinitely in adverse conditions. Rubber parts are fitted to various co"
"Wearing parts on the wheel brake | HELLA Note on storage General information Internal and external corrosion (rust damage) are the factors which play the largest part in the durability of brake pads, brake shoes, brake discs and brake drums. These products"