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Service Information | HELLA "Better Brakes Rule" The US states of California and Washington have passed a new law relating to the environmental sustainability of automotive brake linings and brake pads. Under this law, better known as “Better Brakes Rule”,

Product information I HELLA HELLA brake shoes and brake shoe kits 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

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 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

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 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

Brake fluid | HELLA Task Brake systems are complex entities in which many elements must work together perfectly to ensure safe functioning, even in extreme situations. The brake fluid plays a very important role in this, as it transfers the power from the

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. Material Brake disks are exposed to heavy mechanical loads under braking. In ad

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

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