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Brake Pad and Rotor Bed-In

Hollenshades Auto Service

In 2015, the automotive industry, EPA, and U.S. states agreed to reduce the use of copper and other materials in motor vehicle brake pads. This agreement calls for reducing copper in brake pads to less than 5% by weight in 2021, and 0.5% by 2025. Typically, a brake pad is made from a mixture of graphite, iron, and copper, bonded together to form the pad.

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How to: MIG Weld

Eastwood

How to MIG Weld. “A grinder and paint makes a welder what he ain’t” – My dad So, you want to MIG weld? The first thing you’re going to have … The post How to: MIG Weld first appeared on Eastwood Auto Restoration Blog - Free How-to Automotive Tech Advice for Everything DIY Automotive.