Products focus 30 www.aftermarketonline.net JULY/AUGUST 2024 Bosch brake cables and hoses 1R PRUH Ꭿ DW W\UH VWUHVV The specialist for brake, steering and suspension parts under the umbrella of SBS Automotive is adding 209 part numbers to its portfolio, which together cover more than 7,300 vehicle applications. In the markets in which NK is active, distributors and workshops will soon be able to rely on the company’s proven quality for a large number of further service cases: With the announced expansion of the product range, the total number of SKUs will grow to 1,680, while market coverage in the core markets will increase to 93.5%. NK brake hoses are available for the first time for various versions of the Mercedes CLA 250, GLA 250 and A220 from model year 2021 onwards. Award-winning online distributor PartsinMotion. co.uk has expanded its Brembo braking range by five times the part numbers, as the supplier looks to cover more of the ever-growing vehicle parc. Brembo’s new-to-range components includes brake pads, brake discs and calipers to cover popular vehicle applications such as BMW 520D, JAGUAR XF X250, NISSAN QASHQAI J11 1.5D, HONDA CIVIC FN2 TypeR 2.0, RANGE ROVER EVOQUE 2.2D, RENAULT CLIO KR, Mk3, Mk4 and MERCEDES C220d 2.2D. Matt Gates, director at PartsinMotion.co.uk said: “Braking is a safety-critical component and our range offers technicians the very best in braking solutions, as well as the best availability, vehicle coverage and most competitive prices.” Checking brake hoses and cables is a fundamental part of brake-system servicing, during which the condition of all brake pads, brake discs and brake fluids is inspected. Bosch brake hoses are subject to thorough testing. Pressure, expansion, burst and tensile-strength tests are conducted to this end. Many standard tests for original equipment are also performed on Bosch brake cables. They are exposed to a saltwater spray in addition to having their performance, temperature resistance and material fatigue during loadcycling operation checked. Bosch brake hoses comprise several layers of rubber compounds and braided sheathing for reinforcement. The brake-fluid supply lines and the cable for the parking brake are subject to high levels of stress. Weather conditions, moisture, road salt and oil make for an aggressive and punishing environment. However, mechanical stress is also high, and it is not just short-term pressure peaks of more than 180 bar in the brake system that brake hoses need to deal with. www.boschaftermarket.com/gb/en www.nk-autoparts.com PartsinMotion.co.uk https://osram.co.uk/am NK expands brake hose range Automotive accessory specialist Ring Automotive has launched a flat tyre repair kit that provides a temporary fix for a puncture. The kit, RTK6, includes a particle gel sealant, which is a liquid sealant with through valve technology, as well as Ring’s ‘tried and tested’ inflator, the RAC610, so drivers can fix their tyre quickly and easily. The sealant included in the RTK6 is a direct replacement for original equipment tyre sealant and will seal punctures up to 6mm in size and can be easily washed out with water allowing, the tyre to be repaired if necessary. The RTK6 sealant is non-toxic and noncorrosive. Every tyre sealant will have a use by date, which is typically between 3-5 years after being manufactured. While tyre sealant is not checked at MOTs, it is important to make sure tyre sealant is in date before use or otherwise, when the time comes to use it, it will be ineffective. The compressor supplied in the RTK6 unit is Ring’s RAC610 analogue tyre inflator. *UHDW %UHPER braking choice
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