Haldex is extending its single-tappet ModulT disc brake to 11-tonne trailer axles, with 19-inch supply under way and the 22-inch version following in October after a three-year friction-material program.
Isuzu Motors South Africa is recalling 2,586 current-generation D-Max pickups after identifying a loose brake pedal pivot pin that can let the pedal shift sideways and reduce braking performance, the NCC reports.
EBC Brakes will launch its Super Ceramic brake pad at SEMA 2026, publishing dyno test protocols and R90, FMVSS GG and SAE J2975 ratings for a low-dust, track-capable compound built on Nucap NRS backing plates.
The electric Mercedes-Benz GLC packages booster, master cylinder and ESP control in one One-Box module, with up to 300 kW of recuperation covering over 99 percent of braking events, the company says.
Chris Wang becomes Meneta Group CEO on October 1, 2026, succeeding Kim Oestergaard after 12-plus years. The brake-shim supplier says customer contacts and program managers remain unchanged.
ZF Aftermarket's TRW DTEC brake pads and discs showed up to 80% lower PM10 emissions in dynamometer testing, the company says, as it targets Euro 7 readiness for independent workshops at Automechanika Frankfurt.
Brembo's Greenance Plus Kit, an LMD-coated aftermarket disc and pad set claiming up to 90% lower brake dust emissions, leads its Automechanika Frankfurt 2026 lineup alongside bio-based brake fluid and new calipers.
ZF has built 10 million Integrated Brake Control units at its Fowlerville, Mich., plant since 2018, with output now at about 6,500 units per day for North American vehicle programs.
PACCAR is recalling 58 model year 2027 Peterbilt 548 trucks because incorrectly sized front brake valves and hoses can delay rear service brake timing, a noncompliance with FMVSS 121 air brake requirements.
Delphi, a PHINIA brand, has become an Associated Partner of Brake, the UK road safety charity, extending its Make Some Noise braking safety campaign beyond the aftermarket to a wider audience.
PHINIA will bring expanded Delphi coverage for Chinese vehicle applications, Professional+ light commercial vehicle brake pads, and new battery state of health reporting to Automechanika Frankfurt 2026, with Hall 4.0 demonstrations.
Chrysler is recalling 2,017 model-year 2025–2026 Pacifica, Voyager, and 2026 Voyager PHEV minivans because a cracked brake pedal position sensor capacitor can disable electronic stability control, violating FMVSS 126.
Bosch Classic is reproducing wheel-speed sensors for its first ABS generations, restoring spare-part supply for many 1982–1997 vehicles, with a launch at Automechanika Frankfurt and a new Classic Alliance role.
NRS Brakes takes #1 at 64 in the September 2026 Aftermarket Power Rankings, DFC climbs 12 to #3, Hella jumps 29 spots, and aftermarket weighting now applies to all four categories.
Brembo launches Brembo Collections, a merchandise program opening with the Colors of Speed T-shirt capsule in eleven colors, on pre-sale September 4–18 via a new brembocollections.com e-commerce platform.
AUMOVIO has closed the sale of its Mechelen, Belgium, electronic brake systems plant to the Dumarey Group, transferring about 300 employees while keeping customer relationships and running production under a contract manufacturing arrangement.
FRA's final rule lets railroads use instructor-led, computer-based 3D simulation for the hands-on portion of brake system refresher training starting September 30, 2026, codifying waivers granted since 2012.
KPR Performance Brakes has named Mark Joseph Vice President of Sales and Marketing, North America, tasking the 30-year aftermarket veteran with building the Australian brand's U.S., Canadian and Mexican distribution.
Brock and Rhonda Davidson of Brock's Performance have acquired BrakeTech USA. Founder Jeff Gehrs stays on as Senior Technical Advisor, manufacturing remains in Reidsville, North Carolina, and a rebuilt site is live.
J.JUAN stainless steel braided bicycle brake hoses ran in the Specialized Gravity Team's Brembo braking package at the UCI MTB World Championship in Val di Sole, where Jordan Williams finished third.
Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems UK and Chiltern Railways have extended their railhead low adhesion monitoring trial by 12 months to August 2027, capturing a second autumn leaf fall season of adhesion data.
KBC Corp. becomes an official partner of the 2026 Xiaomi China Endurance Championship, supplying a carbon-ceramic brake package the company rates for over 400 minutes of continuous racing operation.
HELLA has launched brake pads for trucks, buses, and trailers for the first time, entering the commercial vehicle segment worldwide with an initial portfolio of 58 references certified to ECE R90.
CVSA's 2026 International Roadcheck produced 5,451 brake-related out-of-service violations, 39.1% of the vehicle total. Inspectors conducted 54,575 inspections and sidelined 10,350 vehicles and 3,184 drivers across North America.
EBC Brakes has appointed Martin Walder as global sales director effective August 17, 2026, giving him responsibility for the EBC Group's entire worldwide customer base from the company's Northampton facility.
EBC Brakes will debut SC Super Ceramic at the SEMA Show, calling it its lowest-dusting compound to date, with performance close to Bluestuff and launch-year fitments limited to high-performance cars.
Momentum USA has added 77 new brake part numbers in its August 2026 release, expanding aftermarket coverage by more than 44 million vehicles in operation across seven product lines.
Columbus tops Pep Boys' new metro brake service index, with Ohio placing five markets in the top 25. Seattle and Indianapolis follow in a ranking drawn from first-party service data.
BMW is making braking-capable active safety functions standard across Neue Klasse model series, adding side braking in parking, cross-traffic emergency braking, and pedal-misapplication intervention managed by a central computer.
Altec is recalling 55 aerial devices and digger derricks after the Bendix automatic braking system was left uncalibrated when the front radar box was relocated during bumper installation.