Parts, Tools & Tips New products, fitting tips & technical advice to ease fault-finding and installation
ADAS UPGRADE & WHEEL ALIGNMENT KIT “The correct calibration of the cameras, radars and sensors used in Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) equipped vehicles, has been a priority of Hella Gutmann Solutions (HGS) since their introduction, which is why we pioneered an aftermarket solution with the development of our Camera and Sensor Calibration, or CSC-Tool, in 2012,” explains Neil Hilton, Head of HGS UK.
REPLACING REAR BRAKE DISCS AND PADS ON A HYUNDAI I40 The video above from Blue Print demonstrates the steps required to change the rear brake discs and pads of a Hyundai i40, which requires input from suitable diagnostic equipment as the i40 has an Electric Parking Brake. Using quality components is clearly important when replacing braking items, to ensure the safety of the vehicle and those around you, and to avoid excessive wear between service intervals. Blue Print highlights that to be competitive, some manufacturers cut their production and distribution costs by reducing the quantity and quality of materials used during manufacture, which can have a detrimental effect on brake efficiency. This can lead to more problems down the road with drivers experiencing issues such as brake judder. A major cause of brake judder is Disc Thickness Variation, which is commonly misdiagnosed as ‘warped’ discs. This occurs when the brake disc becomes worn in a single area of the disc’s surface and is often caused by excessive run-out.
An extensive range of brake discs includes highcarbon discs, with high resistance to wear to ensure long service life. More than 370 components for wheel cylinders are also available. partsfinder.bilsteingroup.com
Calibration of camera, radar and lidar-based assistance systems rely upon the vehicle’s correct wheel alignment, especially the thrust axis (rear axle). Hella has therefore introduced the HGS Wheel Alignment Kit so technicians can accurately establish the correct wheel alignment and thrust angle benchmarks, to undertake the ADAS calibration process with confidence. The Wheel Alignment Kit can be used independently of the ADAS CSC-Tool to offer wheel and chassis alignment and, if necessary, adjust, toe, camber, caster, KPI and rear thrust angle, as well as steering wheel alignment on vehicles with a wheel diameter up to 22 inches. Neil Hilton states: “Refinements include greater protection of the mirrors that are integrated into the horizontal adjustment bar, which itself is also redesigned to make it adjustable by a single technician and with an extra 10cm to increase the range of vehicles that can be calibrated. Another practical measure is the use of larger diameter castors that improve the tools manoeuvrability. Additionally, we have also introduced line lasers on the wheel clamp modules, enabling even faster setup times.” www.hella-gutmann.co.uk
PARTS, TOOLS & TIPS
Blue Print supplies an extensive range of over 6,694 braking components, including discs, pads and sensors. All parts are researched and manufactured to be OE matching replacements in accordance with ECE-R90 regulations and have a ‘three-year unlimited mileage warranty’ against manufacturing defects. It boasts strong coverage of Asian, American and British vehicles, with fitting kits available within the range for parts such as brake shoes.
“With this thought in mind, we are delighted to announce the introduction of the HGS CSC-Tool SE (second edition), the first major upgrade to the existing system, which further increases its scope and usability across a wider range of vehicles to include the largest SUVs and more light commercial vehicles.”
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