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By Counterman
Centric Parts has expanded its line of brake components by adding 27 new friction part numbers that cover more than 10 million vehicles in operation (VIO).
New Posi-Quiet and Centric Premium brake-pad coverage is available for late-model domestic- and foreign-nameplate passenger cars, pickups and luxury vehicle models, including Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Ford, GMC, Hyundai, Jeep, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan and Toyota. In addition, Fleet Performance and Tactical coverage has been added for Chevrolet, Ford, GMC and Lincoln.
“The latest coverage further builds upon our commitment of providing top-quality replacement brake-pad sets that professional service providers can continually depend on to help grow their brake businesses,” said Greg Vyletel, executive director, brake engineering and product management, First Brands Group. “Centric’s reputation of providing brake-system components that deliver proper fit, superior performance and long life is the result of years of hard work from an expert team of engineers and scientists, and a first-class manufacturing process.”
The complete family of Centric brake products include disc pads and shoes, drums and rotors, master cylinders, wheel cylinders, calipers, hubs, hoses and hardware. New-part numbers and their applications can be downloaded in a PDF format by visiting
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Fisher Auto Parts has acquired Market Street Auto Parts in Jonestown, Pennsylvania, the company announced.
Market Street Auto Parts has been serving North Lebanon County in Pennsylvania for more than 16 years. Market Street is a supplier to the professional installer, and maintains a steady retail and do-it-yourself customer base. Quality parts, prompt delivery, competitive pricing and experienced counter personnel have helped make Market Street Auto Parts very successful in the area.
As part of the transition, Keister will remain with Fisher Auto Parts in a customer service role, while Market Street Vice President Joe Kneasel will handle store management and Secretary-Treasurer George F. Maren will serve in an advisory role.
Geoffrey Shifflett, area vice president of Fisher Auto Parts, and Mark Keister, president of Market Street Auto Parts, made the announcement.
“With Fisher’s strong inventory network and Market Street’s 45 years of experience, we should become the powerhouse of Northern Lebanon County,” Maren said.
Fisher Auto Parts is the founding member of Federated Auto Parts Distributors and now has approximately 500 company-owned locations plus more than 100 independent jobbers in 18 states.
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DRiV, the aftermarket division of Tenneco, announced plans to increase coverage across its portfolio.
During 2023, DRiV intends to introduce more than 1,400 new part numbers that will provide millions of additional repair opportunities across six of its leading brands, including Wagner, Rancho, Fel-Pro, Monroe, Moog and Walker, the company said.
“For all our brands, our product engineers are constantly looking to develop, test, and implement new products to provide all our customers with the best options for their shops and repair bays,” said Bruce Ronning, senior vice president, sales and commercial operations and Americas Aftermarket, DRiV. “Through a rapid expansion of these product offerings, our goal is to lead the industry with the most comprehensive coverage across our brands so that shop owners and technicians will have a better selection of parts to provide to their own customers for a complete service repair – all backed by DRiV quality and consistency.”
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Air suspension provides drivers and their passengers with luxurious ride quality, increased safety and load-leveling capabilities. But the high-tech components in an air-suspension system come with high-tech replacement costs.
Chip Lofton, founder of Strutmasters, learned this the hard way.
In 1999, Lofton purchased a 1989 Lincoln Continental. While on vacation, the car’s suspension system failed. Lofton took his beloved Lincoln to a dealership, only to find out that it would cost several thousand dollars to repair the suspension.
Determined to find a more affordable strategy to repair the vehicle, he called salvage yards in hopes of tracking down used air struts, without any luck. To his surprise, however, Lofton found a wrecked Lincoln with a regular set of struts on it. After figuring out where to drill holes in the body and make adjustments to the height, he was up and running – at a fraction of the dealership’s estimated cost. The air-to-coil conversion was complete, and Strutmasters was born.
From the early days of making conversion kits in Lofton’s goat barn and selling them on eBay, Strutmasters has grown into a nationwide provider of affordable suspension solutions, headquartered in Roxboro, North Carolina.
While the Strutmasters portfolio today includes control arms, sway bars, shocks, trailer hitches and other replacement parts, the company’s bread and butter continues to be conversion kits – and with good reason. Citing RepairPal, Strutmasters estimates that the average cost of a replacement air spring is $1,200, while the average cost of an air compressor is $875. Suspension-control modules average $685, while ride-height sensors average $450. And that’s just for the parts.
According to Strutmasters, one OE-replacement front air strut for the Lexus GX 470 costs just under $1,500 for the part alone. A four-wheel conversion kit for the 2003-2009 Lexus GX 470 costs about $800. That’s the entire suspension replaced for less than the cost of one OE air strut.
“Air suspension is extremely expensive, especially for OE-quality parts,” says Scott Beaddles, director of operations for Strutmasters. “If you go back to the dealership with a Mercedes and you want to get your suspension replaced, it’s going to cost you about nine grand. We sell a kit for a fraction of that cost that replaces it all, and it’s not going to fail either.”
A conversion kit enables the customer to remove their vehicle’s air springs, ride-height sensors, compressor and air lines, and replace them with coil springs, hardware, mounts and passive struts. The kits are designed to bolt onto the vehicle, so no welding, cutting or modifications are necessary.
For Strutmasters, a typical customer might be the second or third owner of an air-equipped luxury vehicle.
“When you get that second or third Mercedes owner who bought a $10,000 car and now they need $12,000 worth of suspension parts – they’re not willing to do it,” Beaddles says. “That’s where we come in.”
Air suspension used to be the exclusive realm of luxury sedans. However, more and more OEMs are using air suspension to provide a luxury feel for SUVs and pickups. In parallel with this trend, conversion kits for models such as the 2011-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2013-2018 Ram 1500 have become top sellers.
While conversion kits are a cost-effective alternative to air-ride replacement, the original air-ride quality can’t be duplicated with conventional springs and hydraulic dampening. Still, for a customer with a long-dead system, the improvements will be noticeable.
“The people who are coming to us, their suspension has been screwed up for a while,” Beaddles adds. “They’ve been riding on just nothing, basically. By the time they switch over, the ride is much better because it’s actually functioning properly, and they’re not bouncing on the bump stops anymore, so the strut isn’t locked up or whatever the case may be.”
Beaddles notes that Strutmasters offers conversion kits for several types of active suspension systems – not just air. For example, a number of GM vehicles dating back to the 2002 model year feature MagneRide suspension technology. MagneRide systems utilize monotube dampers filled with magneto-rheological fluid, which contains soft iron particles that become magnetized when electromagnetic coils in the damper pistons are energized by the ECU. Strutmasters offers four-corner OE replacement kits for the 2007-2014 GMC Suburban 1500 and other GM models with magnetic suspension systems.
One final point: Beaddles emphasizes that an affordable price shouldn’t be mistaken for a cheap fix. Strutmasters’ conversion kits are assembled in the United States and are made with durable, high-quality materials such as cold-wound steel springs.
“We also have an ASE-certified staff here,” he says. “If you’re having a problem with your install, call us up, we’ll walk you through the entire install, step by step. If you’re having a problem getting your module installed, or a light’s still on, give us a call. We walk people through it all day long.”
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Dayco has expanded its lineup of water pumps to include coverage for almost 30 million vehicles that require an electric water pump, with more parts expected to be introduced in 2023.
With Dayco’s extensive experience in the OE market, Dayco’s aftermarket team made a strategic move into the category in 2021 knowing automakers were increasingly demanding electric water pumps to enhance fuel efficiency, horsepower and customer comfort.
“According to
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Providing OE-quality performance and meeting critical electrical performance benchmarks, Dayco’s electric water pumps are designed as direct-fit bolt-on replacements that do not require any modifications during installation, according to the company. To prevent rust and premature failure, the pumps are engineered using stainless steel for all water-contact components. In addition, all pump bearings are self-lubricating, graphite composite, making them corrosion-resistant and compatible with engine coolants.
“A key benefit to having access to Dayco’s aftermarket line of pumps is that it’s a more cost effective replacement solution compared to expensive OE pumps,” said Tecklenburg. “In addition, we provide an extended 125,000-mile warranty on our all water pumps so that our customers never have to worry about a comeback claim.”
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