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"Shear Strength | HELLA PAGID Testing of Shear Strength In many publications dealing with the ECE-R90 test, the wording shear strength appears. But what does this really mean? The testing of shear strength checks the strength of the connection between the f"
"The Disc Brake Pad | HELLA PAGID 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 th"
"Compressibility | HELLA PAGID In many publications dealing with the ECE-R90 test, the word compressibility appears. But what does this really mean? The compressibility of a brake lining refers to the degree that a brake lining can be "pressed together"; in"
"Repair note for brake caliper Teves floating-type caliper series FN Removing and installing disk brakes | HELLA PAGID General information Since this kind of floating-type caliper brakes are installed in many modern vehicle models, these repair notes can al"
"Brake hoses and brake lines | HELLA PAGID 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"
"Electric Vacuum Pumps | HELLA PAGID Electric Vacuum Pumps in Brake Systems The brake system is one of the most important systems in any vehicle. Ensuring that stable and effective braking power is available at all times usually requires a vacuum pump. Unti"
"Brake fluid | HELLA PAGID 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 fro"
"Adaptive stop light | HELLA PAGID General Information The "adaptive stop light," which is also known as an "active stop light" or "dynamic stop light," is already built into many modern vehicles as an additional safety function. This adaptive stop light fu"
"Intake manifold pressure sensor with integrated intake air temperature sensor | HELLA General The intake manifold pressure sensor measures the intake manifold vacuum that exists in the intake manifold after the throttle. The measured values of the intake m"
"Maintenance information for brake caliper - Pushing the brake pistons back | HELLA PAGID Maintenance information for brake caliper Pushing the brake pistons back General information In order to perform repairs on a brake system properly, the mechanic requi"