Brake Service Tips - Rust Removal
You can usually hear “get the rust out” shouted out by coaches as athletes start training for the upcoming season. But it’s a phrase that should be part of every brake inspection and service you do. Outside of normal brake component wear and tear, rust and corrosion are primary contributors to brake problems and the need for brake service — and regrettably, comebacks. more... 

Troubleshooting Disc Brake Rotor Problems
Troubleshooting a disc brake rotor problem can be tricky if you assume the rotor is the culprit. In many cases, the root of the problem is anything, but the rotor. The good thing is that, in most cases, the rotor itself can reveal where the trouble really lies. Here are some troubleshooting tips that will help you screen and identify other possible causes. more...

ATE Plastilube, used properly
With plastilube you a heavy-duty permanent lubricant. It has almost unlimited uses. Read how to put it to optimal use in your shop: more...

Tips for the workshop
Did you know that the boiling point of brake fluid contaminated with water may be as low as 100°C, leading to bubbling and even to failure of the brake system? more...

Tips for the workshop
Did you know that squeaky brakes can also be caused by old, weak springs? more...

Tips for the workshop
A Brake booster has to be replaced a second time after just a few weeks. This is a repeated complaint in day-to-day shop operation. more...

Tips from the ATE Brake Specialist
Correct Fittings of the Brake Disc. more...

Practical tips for the workshop
Continental Teves wants to be your number one partner for brake servicing equipment and tools and to help us reach that goal we are busy revamping the ATE range. Peter Peschken from our Technical Service department sets out the benefits of our new products, some of which were on show at the automechanika fair. more...