ICER BRAKES says brake accessories — shims, springs, guides, slide clips, and wear indicators — should be inspected and renewed alongside every pad and disc replacement to protect braking performance, safety, and comfort.
Hope has launched the EVO V6Ti, a six-piston disc brake with titanium pistons and a new T-Slot vented rotor, sold as a limited 1,000-set Mono Edition from August 2026.
Galfer-equipped riders swept Brno: the MSi Racing Team's Iván Ortolá won Moto2 and Hakim Danish won Moto3 on the same Sunday, both running Galfer discs and pads.
Knorr-Bremse will premiere an oil-free MTP air compressor and preview its rGSBC redundant braking system and Electric Power Steering at IAA Transportation 2026, with both products bound for the market in 2027.
Apec has added 49 new products across its Apec Red and Apec Black braking ranges, covering pad sets, calipers, cables, and discs for BMW, Honda, Vauxhall, and Land Rover models.
NRS Technologies is extending its GRIP METAL mechanical attachment from brake pads into automotive heat shields, with a Corvette component the company reports cut nearby temperatures by 50°C and mass by 55%.
Accossato says its in-house GA brake master cylinder is protected by a European patent whose validity has been confirmed, reinforcing the Italian manufacturer's position as a developer of proprietary motorcycle braking technology.
DRiV has completed its Abex air disc brake system for heavy-duty trucks, adding calipers to an existing rotor and pad lineup as air disc brake adoption rises across commercial fleets.
ZF demonstrated City Bus CMS, a collision-mitigation system with a bus-specific braking profile to protect standing passengers, on an electric low-floor city bus integrating braking, steering, suspension, and ADAS at CV Tech Day 2026.
Knorr-Bremse has won a mid double-digit million-euro contract from Siemens Mobility to supply braking and entrance systems for the new Vectouro passenger train platform, with deliveries already underway and fulfilled in phases.
TERREPOWER has named Michelle Allen Executive Vice President of Independent Aftermarket Sales. The two-decade aftermarket veteran, most recently of Valvoline Global, succeeds the retiring Chris Garner.
Brembo and Ningbo SAFE Brakes Systems have formed a joint venture, BRSF Active Safety Solutions, to produce single- and dual-channel motorcycle ABS for India, the world's largest two-wheeler market.
Bendix is adding Aeva's 4D LiDAR to the collision mitigation systems it builds for Class 8 trucks, advancing a partnership now aimed at mass-production deployment across commercial fleets.
Disc Brakes Australia has launched a rear brake upgrade kit for the Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series, completing a front-and-rear package built for towing, touring, and heavy-duty 4WD use.
Brembo will introduce its Hyction carboceramic brake disc to the Superbike World Championship from 2027, replacing steel discs and becoming the exclusive braking-system supplier for the entire grid.
Galfer supplies the brake discs on Ducati's new Desmo450 EDS enduro motorcycle, with 260 mm front and 240 mm rear rotors engineered for off-road use, extending an established motocross partnership.
ZF's OnGuardMAX automatic emergency braking system for commercial vehicles took the top Safety ranking in ETM Publishing's 2026 reader poll, with tractor-trailer safety integration named as ZF's next development focus.
The 2026 Joint Channel Forecast projects 5.2% U.S. aftermarket growth this year and a market topping $500 billion by 2029, driven by an aging fleet and rising vehicle complexity.
Charles Leclerc will test Carbon Industrie brake discs and pads at Barcelona, adopting teammate Lewis Hamilton's setup after blaming his Monaco crash on the Brembo configuration he had been running.
Delphi has added 53 new aftermarket parts, led by 38 braking references including pads for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and VW Crafter, plus 117 newly stocked parts across four categories.
Frasle Mobility presented a case study at EuroBrake in Germany on gray cast iron brake discs made with nano-alloys, reporting reduced wear and particulate emissions aligned with Euro 7 targets.
A West Virginia lawsuit alleges the recalled HECU in a 2017 Kia Rio short-circuited, causing brake failure and an engine fire that left the driver with severe burn injuries.
IIHS has released its first driver protection evaluations of commercial vehicles, with four of nine cargo vans and heavy-duty pickups carrying all five features the group considers essential, including standard airbags and effective belt reminders.
HL Mando has been named a GM Supplier of the Year for the sixth consecutive year, its twelfth overall, winning in the brake control category for its Motor-on-Caliper parking brake system.
SBS-supported riders swept the podium across the headline solo races at the 2026 Isle of Man TT, with Dean Harrison and Michael Dunlop leading first-to-third lockouts on the Mountain Course.
The Friction Materials Standards Institute has elected Jason Lang of ADVICS North America to a two-year term as Chairman of the Board, with Skip Carroll moving to Past Chairman.
Delphi won the Best Stand Award at the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event, where the supplier showcased its Make Some Noise braking campaign and pressed its case for quality over price.
Brembo has publicly rejected Charles Leclerc's claim that a brake failure caused his Monaco Grand Prix crash, calling it premature to reach any conclusion before the telemetry is analyzed.
AP Racing introduced a new brand identity at the 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours, where the Brembo Group company says it supplies brake and clutch systems to 75 percent of the grid.
A federal judge has dismissed Essex Parts Services' lawsuit against Brembo and AP Racing, ruling the NASCAR brake distributor failed to plausibly allege tortious interference or unfair trade practices.