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TIRE & WHEEL SERVICE
A
s a vehicle's only point of
contact to the road, tires
play a vital role in not only
the safety of the vehicle but also the
driver. From accurate inflation and
TPMS servicing to wheel balancing
and alignment, tire maintenance
requires the right tooling. Does your
shop have what it takes to service
tires and wheels properly? Here are
some products to consider.
IDEAL FOR ONE, TWO,
FOUR, AND SIX PISTON
BRAKE CALIPERS
The Matco Tools Hydraulic Brake Caliper
Press, No. BCPH1, is a low-profile hydraulic
piston with a T-handle or 14mm hex drive
for spreading pistons on hydraulic brake
systems. The BCPH1 starts thin and spreads
wide, ranging from 37mm - 71mm (1.45 " to
2.8 " ). The hydraulic-driven ram creates force
of ratcheting presses with minimal user effort.
The Hydraulic Brake Caliper Press is ideal for
one, two, four, and six piston brake calipers.
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FEATURES A
COMPACT DESIGN
The Hofmann geoliner 609 Imaging
Wheel Aligner is versatile, takes minimal
space in the shop, comes pre-assembled,
and requires one-person installation to get
shops started. A technician can control the
geoliner 609 from anywhere in the shop
with a tablet, and the beam rotates vertically
for added mobility and easy storage.
In addition, a mechanical winch allows
for precise camera beam movement. The
aligner has an elevated, two-wheel compensation
mode for shops with limited space,
and includes a predictive alignment flow
and automatic error detection system,
as well as video-speed imaging for fast
roll-back compensation.
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PROVIDES FULL CHASSIS
DIMENSIONING
The Coats CWA 6500 3D Diagnostic Wheel
Alignment System features an automatic
power tracking camera boom to keep the
high definition cameras focused on the
targets, enabling fast and accurate alignments.
The black diamond mini targets are
low profile and easy to handle. The aligner
offers full chassis dimensioning, including
wheelbase, setback, rolling radius, and
all cross measurements are available on
one large, moveable LCD screen. The CWA
6500 also includes features such as a VIN
scanner and patented QC20 tire clamps
which prevent damage to alloy wheels.
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CAN EASILY READ SENSORS
The ATEQ VT Truck 2.0 is designed for the
maintenance of commercial trucks and
buses. It can easily read sensors, even in
twin wheels, and can manage up to 22
wheels. The tool is compatible with most
truck and bus TPMS sensors and can be frequently
updated with new heavy transport
vehicles as soon as they are introduced. The
VT Truck 2.0 features a built-in vehicle configuration
system and has OBD-II capability
for on-board diagnostics, aftermarket
programmable sensor support, Wi-Fi and
real-time updates, and it displays all TPMS
information on one screen.
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APPLIES ADDITIONAL FORCE
TO THE WHEEL HUB
The ProMAXX Tommy Rail is crafted from
solid, hard-coated American aluminum and
attaches to the outside of the lower push
flange, creating a powerful structural link
similar to an automotive rear-end four-bar
linkage setup. It's designed to work with the
company's Tommy Wheel Bearing Puller,
allowing technicians to apply even more
force to the wheel hub to make any wheel
bearing removal quick and easy on select
Ford and Subaru Models. The tool is made
in the U.S.A.
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