The integrity of a commercial vehicle’s (CV) braking system depends heavily on the correct attachment of friction material to the brake shoe platform for the drum brake. Riveting remains the most reliable method for securing brake linings, especially in heavy-duty applications. Improper riveting can lead to premature wear, reduced braking efficiency, and safety hazards.
There are now just nine months to go until the highly-anticipated 2026 CV Workshop EXPO and Auto Trade EXPO – Ireland’s auto and transport industries aftermarket exhibition. It will be the biggest aftermarket exhibition across Ireland and the UK this year.
The final stage of the Institute of the Motor Industry’s (IMI) Skills Competitions is almost here and the five Heavy Vehicle competitors have been fine-tuning their diagnostic skills at the last of this year’s IMI Masterclasses.
Delphi Academy recently welcomed finalists of the IMI Skills Competition Heavy Vehicle Technology category for an intensive masterclass to sharpen their diagnostic skills ahead of the national finals later this month.
Glasgow Training Group (GTG) in Scotland has launched a new training program focused on wet belt engine technology, which will be held at GTG’s recently refurbished workshop in Edinburgh.
The dates and venues have been confirmed for the third and final round of MechanExpert Technical Roadshows of 2025, taking place across three venues in late September:
During Alldata Europe’s recent Repair Excellence Event at Shaikly Motor Company Limited, Adam, from Adam Green Motors in Scotland, revealed how Alldata Repair helped his workshop save valuable time – when faced with an issue involving not one but four Ford Transit Connects, which all experienced faults related to the temperature sensor.
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