OCTOBER 2014

Dealer Newsletter

 
Update on Products
Crimper Maintenance
SEMA and AAPEX
New BrakeQuip Team Members
 

 

CATALOG UPDATE

 

New Brake Hose Fittings Coming Soon

In response to market trends and customer inquiries, BrakeQuip will be adding over 75 new part numbers to our crimp fitting selection by the end of the year. These fittings are already being manufactured. We will announce the full specifications and price for each fitting as soon as they arrive from the factory.
 

HFB158 and HFB159

Since our August announcement that HFB158 and HFB159 would be discontinued, we have seen renewed interest in both fittings. Based on this input, we are securing a small stock of both and we will re-evaluate whether we should continue to carry them over the long term.

line drawing of HFB158     line drawing of HFB159

As always, BrakeQuip welcomes feedback on fittings for which you believe there is a solid demand.
 

BQ302BK Braided Stainless Brake Hose in Solid Black

We mentioned in the August Newsletter that this new hose product was on the way. It is now in stock and available. BQ302BK is priced identically to all colors of BQ303 braided stainless hose.

BQ302BK braided stainess brake hose with black jacket and anodized banjo fittings   color options for braided stainless brake hose
 

 

MAINTENANCE REMINDER

BrakeQuip machines should be serviced periodically for best performance. Here are the maintenance details for your machine.
 

BQ1005 Series “Green Machine”

Fluid Replacement: Once per year, drain the fluid completely and refill with Peak antifreeze or BQ3980 Lubricant and Test Fluid.

Fluid Levels: Fill to the halfway point in the site glass and top off monthly, as small amounts are lost during testing.

Grease: Every 500 crimps, lightly lubricate the dies with CrimpX Die Grease from Alemite Co. (CrimpX Die Grease was included with your machine and is the only grease allowed by the warranty.)

Crimp Specs: Check every six months.
     Standard: between 0.410′′ and 0.421′′ (10.4mm to 10.7mm)
     Center: between 0.472′′ and  0.492′′ (11.98mm to 12.5mm)
     Power Steering (hose – full crimp): between 0.716′′ and 0.724′′ (18.2mm to 18.4mm)
     Power Steering (center crimp): between 0.771′′ and 0.780′′ (19.6mm to 19.8mm)
     Low Profile: 8.7mm
 

BQ1004 Series “Blue Machine”

Fluid Replacement: Once per year, drain the fluid completely and bleed the testing side. Refill hydraulic side with Castrol AWH 32 Hydraulic Oil or similar high quality oil. Refill the test side with a 50/50 mix of water and Peak antifreeze. 

Fluid Levels: Keep the machine one-half to three-quarters full and top off monthly, as small amounts are lost during testing.

Grease: Every 150 crimps, spray the dies with high-pressure grease lubricant aerosol spray.

Crimp Spec: Check every six months.
     Standard: between 0.410′′ and 0.421′′ (10.4mm to 10.7mm)

  

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

BrakeQuip will once again exhibit at both SEMA and AAPEX

This year our booths will feature the entire BrakeQuip product line, including out recently redesigned, better-than-ever flaring tool, the BQ351A. Stop by to see it, and to meet our new Inside Sales Representative, Nick Dorfer. (SEMA booth 23829 and AAPEX booth 2479.)
 

BrakeQuip Adds Three New Team Members

Join us in welcoming these new members of the BrakeQuip team.

Nick Dorfer — Inside Sales Representative / Customer Service

Nick joins the team in a position that is new for BrakeQuip. As a true ‘car guy’, Nick will be a natural advocate for our dealers, working with you to get a better understanding of how BrakeQuip can be increasingly relevant to the markets you serve. This will include prioritizing product development, helping with promotions, gathering marketing ideas, and ensuring that all dealers are up-to-date on the BrakeQuip portfolio.

Nick recently graduated from Syracuse University with a bachelor’s degree in Entrepreneurship & Emerging Enterprises. He enrolled at Syracuse after several years of active duty service with the US Coast Guard, and he remains on active Reserve status.

Nick will work out of BrakeQuip headquarters in Alcoa, TN. He can be reached at 865-268-2825 or by email at [email protected].

Jill Boateng — Assistant Controller

Jill comes to BrakeQuip with over 25 years’ experience in accounting, including implementations of enterprise software applications for accounting and payroll. Jill will work directly with our customers on matters related to their accounts. She will also contribute expertise in corporate reporting and a few enterprise software implementation projects as BrakeQuip moves forward in building a strong company infrastructure to support our growing customer base.

Cameron Sisson — IT / Special Projects

Cameron joined BrakeQuip this summer as the company’s first full-time employee dedicated to automation and technology. He is involved in several IT and website initiatives that will be rolled out for our customers and dealers throughout 2015. Currently he is revising many of our marketing materials, reviving the company newsletter, and helping us prepare for a much larger presence this year at AAPEX, SEMA, and PRI.