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  • How to maintain auxiliary belts

    The team at febi look at the make-up of an auxiliary belt and some problems, causes and solutions when it ...

    The team at febi look at the make-up of an auxiliary belt and some problems, causes and solutions when it comes to maintaining them. The auxiliary belt is responsible for driving auxiliary units such ...

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  • What causes a water pump’s shaft seal to fail?

    It’s often the smaller components that can cause the most damage when things go wrong and a water pump’s ...

    It’s often the smaller components that can cause the most damage when things go wrong and a water pump’s mechanical shaft seal fits that bill. febi pinpoints what can go wrong and why. With higher pow ...

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  • febi’s deep dive into king pins

    There’s a lot riding on king pins, so make sure you buy and fit the best and maintain them in the correct ...

    There’s a lot riding on king pins, so make sure you buy and fit the best and maintain them in the correct manner, says febi. The steering behaviour of a vehicle can be adversely affected by numerous c ...

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  • Bilstein adds EVO S suspension to the VW Caddy

    The VW Caddy is known for being an all-rounder if slightly dull looking. But not any longer as Bilstein a ...

    The VW Caddy is known for being an all-rounder if slightly dull looking. But not any longer as Bilstein adds a bit of sparkle and muscle to this popular workhorse. CVW casts an eye over the finished a ...

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  • febi explains double diaphragm brakes

    Know your tristop cylinders from your combination brake cylinders? The ins and outs of double diaphragm b ...

    Know your tristop cylinders from your combination brake cylinders? The ins and outs of double diaphragm brakes are explained by febi. It comes as no surprise that heavy commercial vehicles require a p ...

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  • febi explains shock absorbers

    febi takes CVW readers through the essentials behind shock absorbers. Since springs have the capacity to ...

    febi takes CVW readers through the essentials behind shock absorbers. Since springs have the capacity to oscillate when the vehicle is travelling over uneven ground, the vehicle can start moving exces ...

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  • febi discusses safety-critical nature of air springs

    febi overviews the safety-critical nature of air springs and discusses its manufacturing process, which e ...

    febi overviews the safety-critical nature of air springs and discusses its manufacturing process, which ensures the highest quality is achieved. Air springs are placed between the axles and the vehicl ...

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  • febi discusses electrical coils

    Ensuring the electrical coils have a safe and flexible connection between the trailer and towing vehicle ...

    Ensuring the electrical coils have a safe and flexible connection between the trailer and towing vehicle is of paramount importance. febi explains everything you need to know. Electrical coils are nec ...

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  • febi discusses noise reduction in LCVs

    The reduction in noise, vibration, and harshness play a big part in the design of light commercial vehicl ...

    The reduction in noise, vibration, and harshness play a big part in the design of light commercial vehicles (LCVs). febi discusses the importance of ensuring this is kept on top of throughout a vehicl ...

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  • febi explains how it tests brake discs

    In an emergency, every centimetre counts when braking. The quality of all brake parts installed on the ve ...

    In an emergency, every centimetre counts when braking. The quality of all brake parts installed on the vehicle is, therefore, extremely important. febi explains how it puts its brake discs to the ulti ...

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