Selling Services: Loaded Brake Calipers...Can They Boost Productivity? Cheshire CT
Many technicians have learned the hard way that attempting to rebuild old calipers is often a waste of time. In many instances, the old calipers are so badly corroded or worn, they can’t be rebuilt or they leak when they are put back on the vehicle.
Zoel's Body & Auto Center
(203) 237-6464, 001-2004
19 Hall Avenue
Meriden, CT
Zoel's Body & Auto Center
(203) 237-6464, 001-2004
19 Hall Avenue
Meriden, CT 06451
Certifications
Blue Seal Certified
Membership Organizations
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
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Vertucci Automotive, Inc.
(203) 269-2323, 001-2004
848 South Colony Road
Wallingford, CT
Vertucci Automotive, Inc.
(203) 269-2323, 001-2004
848 South Colony Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
Certifications
Blue Seal Certified
Membership Organizations
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
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Papas Dodge Auto Body
(860) 229-2168, 001-2004
585 East Main Street
New Britain, CT
Papas Dodge Auto Body
(860) 229-2168, 001-2004
585 East Main Street
New Britain, CT 06051
Certifications
Blue Seal Certified
Membership Organizations
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
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Tire Service On Wheels Inc
(203) 272-6055
344 E Johnson Ave
Cheshire, CT
Tire Service On Wheels Inc
(203) 272-6055
344 E Johnson Ave
Cheshire, CT 06410
Services
Car Washes, Car Detailing, Tire Shops
Napa
(203) 272-5329
25 Jinny Hill Rd
Cheshire, CT
Napa
(203) 272-5329
25 Jinny Hill Rd
Cheshire, CT 06410
Tyler's Total Truck Service
(203) 679-0870, 001-2004
226 North Plains Industrial Road, Unit 8
Wallingford, CT
Tyler's Total Truck Service
(203) 679-0870, 001-2004
226 North Plains Industrial Road, Unit 8
Wallingford, CT 06492
Certifications
Blue Seal Certified
Membership Organizations
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
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Personal Auto Care Service Center, Inc.
(860) 347-9845, 001-2004
60 Dekoven Drive
Middletown, CT
Personal Auto Care Service Center, Inc.
(860) 347-9845, 001-2004
60 Dekoven Drive
Middletown, CT 06457
Certifications
Blue Seal Certified
Membership Organizations
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
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Story Brothers, Inc.
(860) 225-0159, 001-2004
84 Burritt Street
New Britain, CT
Story Brothers, Inc.
(860) 225-0159, 001-2004
84 Burritt Street
New Britain, CT 06053
Certifications
Blue Seal Certified
Membership Organizations
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
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Mobil South Main
(203) 272-2100
1125 Highland Ave
Cheshire, CT
Mobil South Main
(203) 272-2100
1125 Highland Ave
Cheshire, CT 06410
Services
Fuel Injection Repair,Service Stations,Gas Stations
Strollo's Towing Service
203-272-2112
530 W Main St
Cheshire, CT
Strollo's Towing Service
203-272-2112
530 W Main St
Cheshire, CT 06410
Hours
Mon:12:00 pm-11:59 pm
Tue:12:00 pm-11:59 pm
Wed:12:00 pm-11:59 pm
Thu:12:00 pm-11:59 pm
Fri:12:00 pm-11:59 pm
Sat:12:00 pm-11:59 pm
Sun:12:00 pm-11:59 pm
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Some technicians and parts professionals like loaded and semi-loaded calipers because almost everything they need comes in one box. They don't have to worry about mismatched parts from different suppliers and the complete assemblies are quick and easy to install. Most importantly, they see fewer comebacks because of brake noise or other problems. Also, the assembled caliper can save time and make difficult brake jobs more profitable. 
The term "loaded caliper" indicates a caliper that includes a caliper, hardware and friction. This assembly is ready to bolt on the vehicle in most cases. Some suppliers are even including the caliper bracket for some applications. A "semi-loaded" caliper is a caliper that includes just the hardware and no friction. This leaves the friction material selection up to the technician. Some people in the industry now refer to a caliper that is sold alone as "bare" or "naked." Loaded calipers do provide a variety of benefits when doing brake jobs on customer's vehicles. Most brake suppliers have a loaded and semi-loaded caliper programs today so availability is seldom an issue. Price, in some shops minds, remains the main hurdle to buying loaded calipers, but one comeback can change their minds. One of the main advantages for the technician is that loaded caliper assemblies help restore the brakes to like-new condition. Not only do they get new friction, but also a new or professionally remanufactured caliper and properly matched hardware ... |
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