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How to tell if you have a bad brake caliper? 🧐

Unlike brake pads and brake rotors that wear out over time with normal use, brake calipers don’t need to be replaced as often. However, if worn out brake pads and warped rotors fail to insulate the caliper from excessive heat and vibrations, your caliper seals may become damaged. Rust, salt, corrosion, and other debris could then contaminate the brake fluid and cause the caliper to leak. As a result, a damaged or corroded piston may stick or become seized, which could cause your brakes to fail.

If the caliper gets stuck in the retracted position, that wheel will have no brakes, whereas if the caliper gets stuck in the engaged position, your brake pad will create excessive heat and wear down quickly.

If you notice any of the following signs, it may indicate that your brake caliper is faulty and needs to be replaced:

-You need a longer distance to stop your car.
-Excess heat causes your brake pads to overheat and smoke.
-You notice uneven brake pad wear or warped rotors.
-You hear a loud noise such as squealing, squeaking, or grinding when you apply the brakes.
-Your car pulls to one side when you apply the brakes.
-You experience reduced stopping power.
-Your brake fluid is leaking, which has caused the warning light on your dashboard to turn on.

It’s important to address these issues promptly as ignoring them can cause more damage to your braking system, which can increase your costs significantly.

Shop brake lines and brake line fittings in different sizes and finishes at Ahon.

•CUPRONICKEL BRAKE LINES

-Materials work against corrosion
-Made of 88% copper, 10% nickel & 24% iron
-Meets the automotive S.A.E. 1677 standards

CN3 3/16" x 25"
CN4 1/4" x 25"
CN5 5/16" x 25"
CN6 3/8" x 25"
CN350 3/16" x 50"
CN3100 3/16" x 100"

•ZINC COATED REGULAR BRAKE LINES

Each tube is made of a zinc coated steel strip with copper inside to form a double wall tubing. The tube is also given a super coat for corrosion protection
in compliance with the ASTM A254-90 standard. The result is stronger tubing that can be easily bent without damaging the super coat.

-Double wall
-Zinc coated
-Easily bent
-Corrosion protection in compliance with the ASTM A254-90 standard

BLT3 3/16" x 25"
BLT4 1/4" x 25"
BLT5 5/16" x 25"
BLT6 3/8" x 25"
BLT350 3/16" x 50"

• STEEL COATED BRAKE LINES

-Double Wall
-Protective coating for a better durability

P3 3/16" x 25"
P4 1/4" x 25"
P5 5/16" x 25"
P6 3/8" x 25"

• BRAKE LINE FITTINGS

#3043 Metric Invert Flare Tube Nuts Japanese long 1.0
3/16” x 10mm, 10 per package

#3417 Inverts Flare Toyota/GM long 1.0
3/16” x 10mm, 10 per package

• BRAKE LINE COMPRESSION COUPLINGS

BRASS:


-3/16”, 25 per package

-1/4”, 10 per package

-5/16”, 10 per package

-3/8”, 10 per package

STEEL(COATED), 5000 PSI, BLACK:

#3451
-3/16”, 10 per package
#3452
-1/4”, 10 per package
#3453
-5/16”, 10 per package
#3454
-3/8”, 10 per package

Get in touch with our sales team for pricing.

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RaceChip GTS Black Tuner + App for Honda Civic Type R

All RaceChip products follow the Plug&Drive principle, i.e. installation can be carried out by yourself in just a few minutes.

More power, higher torque, superior pulling power, more powerful acceleration and more agile response.

The RaceChip app lets you choose from three expertly matched tuning stages. Efficiency for minimizing consumption in the city, Sport for strong acceleration between the corners on cross-country roads, and Race for maximum performance.

Other features:
•Re-set to stock tune from the app
•Fine tuning in real time via RaceChip Customer Support
•Automatic software updates
•Control of XLR Throttle Tuning
•Expanded service functions

6 Reasons for RaceChip:

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•Better fuel economy
•Chip tuning from the market leader
•Quality and technology (Made in Stuttgart, Germany)
•Simple self-installation

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Another non-toxic, non-ozone deleting 1234yf replacement A/C refrigerant has arrived at Ahon. It is an environmentally friendly replacement product for use with new 1234yf systems. High performance and system safe.

It comes in a 6oz/170g size bottle. Retail price $16.50*, available in store.

Always follow instructions for the use of this product.

*Prices subject to change without notice.

New item in the store! FrostyCool 1234YF Replacement Refrigerants are now available at Ahon.

FrostyCool 12a-yf is a replacement refrigerant for use in 1234yf mobile air conditioning systems.

It has a net weight of 8 ounces which is equivalent to 16 ounces of 1234yf.

Retail price $18 plus taxes.*



*Price subject to change without notice.