Commercial Vans, Pickups Struggle in IIHS AEB Tests
The first IIHS AEB tests of commercial vehicles found marginal and poor ratings common among cargo vans and Class 3 pickups, though at least one vehicle earned a good rating in each test.
Brake Industry News
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AUMOVIO CFO Dönges to Leave; Bauer Steps In
AUMOVIO CFO Jutta Dönges is leaving by mutual agreement after one year. Former Schaeffler Group CFO Claus Bauer will lead finance on an interim basis while the board searches for a permanent successor.
Galfer Floatech Disc Equips Ducati Desmo450 SM
Ducati's new Desmo450 SM supermotard uses a 310 mm Galfer Floatech front disc and 240 mm rear disc, extending a Galfer partnership that already covers Ducati's motocross and enduro models.
Galfer Equips Triumph JET Race Service at ISDE
Galfer will serve as Official Supplier of the Triumph JET Race Service at the 100th ISDE in Portugal, October 12–17, 2026, and support riders from Great Britain, the U.S., Spain and other nations.
PAGID Racing Brake Pads Win at Inje, Monza
PAGID Racing brake pads were fitted to Mikel Azcona's car for his double win at the TCR World Tour in Inje and to five of six Porsche 992 GT3 Cup podium finishers at Monza.
Rockford Brake Manufacturing Wins Illinois Impact Award
Rockford Brake Manufacturing won Illinois' Governor's Award for Local Impact – Northern Illinois and reports $20 million in direct economic impact since reopening the former Gunite foundry in Rockford.
Aftermarket Power Rankings™: October 2026 — Automechanika Month, and Brembo Retakes #1
Brembo retakes #1 at 64 in the October 2026 Aftermarket Power Rankings, Delphi climbs 12 to #5, Wagner rebounds with 547 new caliper SKUs, and Editorial scoring now weights and decays.
Orthene, PSP Commission Brake Fluid Production in Thailand
UK brake fluid specialist Orthene Chemicals and Thai lubricant maker PSP are commissioning DOT 3, DOT 4 and DOT 5.1 production in Thailand over the next 8–10 weeks, targeting ASEAN customers.
2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid e-Pedal Adds Smooth Stop
Nissan's 2027 Rogue Hybrid pairs one-pedal e-Pedal regenerative braking with Smooth Stop, which modulates brake pressure at the end of a stop, on a vented-disc package starting at $35,490.
Frasle Mobility Opens Movetech USA in Detroit
Frasle Mobility has opened Movetech USA in Detroit, installing a heavy-duty commercial vehicle dynamometer at Greening Testing Laboratories to work more closely with North American automakers and brake system manufacturers.
EBC-Equipped Brook Built Racing Wins at Cadwell Park
Brook Built Racing closed its 2026 season at Cadwell Park with a Classic 350 class win on its Honda CB350K4 and a class win in the Kawasaki ZXR400's debut, on EBC brakes.
EBC Brakes Adds Two Directors to Board
EBC Brakes has named Gail Northall director of administration and Lisa White director of purchasing at Freeman Automotive (UK) Ltd, adding to its board after Martin Walder's sales director appointment.
Volvo, Mack Recall Tanker Trucks Over Braking Software
Mack and Volvo are recalling 850 Anthem and Pioneer and 392 VNL and VNR tractors with tanker packages over axle load calculation errors that can reduce braking with smoothbore tanker trailers.
How Duroline’s Wave-Process Changes Brake Lining Performance
Duroline explains how a wave-shaped preform creates a density gradient and enables dual-layer brake lining construction.
FMSI Sets 2027 Brake Weekend for May
FMSI will hold its 2027 Brake Weekend May 24–26 in Naples, Florida, scheduling the 10th annual event in May to accommodate more global participation, according to President Frank Oliveto.
Coffee Brake: AUMOVIO’s Push Into Powersports Brake Control
AUMOVIO Engineering Solutions' Adam Keesling explains how electronic brake controls carry over to side-by-sides, why brakes can make them faster, and whether regulation or the market moves first.
Galfer Sponsors 2026 Motocross of Nations in Ernée
Galfer returns as an Official Sponsor of the 2026 Motocross of Nations in Ernée, France, with eight named riders from seven nations running Galfer W and Disc Shark rotors and G1396R pads.
PureForge Names Grant Hanson Chief Revenue Officer
PureForge has named Grant Hanson chief revenue officer to expand its Atomic-Forged brake rotor business beyond 120 law enforcement agencies into commercial fleet and OEM markets, starting with Europe.
PAGID Racing Brake Pads Earn Hill Climb Podium
Alexander Hin and Benjamin Noll finished second and third in Group P1 at Austria's St. Agatha Esthofen hill climb on PAGID Racing brake pads, with RSC and RST compounds also in the field.
Momentum USA Adds 12 September Brake Part Numbers
Momentum USA has added 12 brake part numbers for September 2026, including GM EV front pads, a MAX DUTY Ford Police Interceptor set, and seven AmeriPRO coated rotors for European imports.
Bendix Bowling Green Plant Earns Kentucky Safety Award
Bendix's Bowling Green, Kentucky, brake plant earned the Governor's Safety and Health Award after logging 795,508 hours without a lost-time injury. That total exceeds the state's 750,000-hour threshold for a workforce of its size.
Apec Braking Range Gains 44 New Parts
Apec has added 44 braking products to its Red and Black ranges, including a rear brake set for the BYD ATTO 3 and brake discs for the Land Rover Defender.
WBTL Lands Two More EMB Production Programs
WBTL has secured two more EMB mass-production programs, reaching four with over $300 million in expected lifetime sales, and added two European EPB caliper programs this month.
GM Brings Electronic Brake Boost to HD Pickups
GM is adding an electronic brake-boost system, 14.6-inch front rotors, and four-piston fixed front calipers to its 2027 Silverado HD and Sierra HD, separating braking from steering hydraulics.
Euro 7 Brake Emissions Rules Shift Aftermarket Priorities
First Line Ltd. says Euro 7's brake particle limits will gradually reshape aftermarket demand for replacement pads and discs, driving friction innovation while keeping safety and specification central.
NUCAP Opens NRS Fusion to Friction Suppliers
NUCAP's NRS Fusion cures friction material separately and presses it onto a galvanized backing plate. After showing it at SAE Brake, the company is inviting friction suppliers to run trials.
J.JUAN Showcases Brake Hoses at CIMA 2026
J.JUAN exhibited braided brake hose solutions with Brembo and Bybre at CIMA 2026 in Chongqing, including the hose in Brembo's GR-PRO mountain bike kit and Bybre SSV applications.
Knorr-Bremse Brings Rail Brake-by-Wire to Trenitalia Service
Knorr-Bremse's EM brake, a brake-by-wire system that replaces pneumatic and hydraulic components with electric control and motors, is now running in regular service on a Trenitalia regional train in Italy.
Leisureways and Butlers Expand ABTEX Brake Caliper Range
Leisureways of Rotherham and Butlers Automotive have added 60 ABTEX brake caliper references, expanding the range to 250 part numbers for independent repair shops, with same-day and next-day delivery available.
AUMOVIO Semi-Dry Brakes Equip VW Mission Efficiency
AUMOVIO fitted Volkswagen’s Mission Efficiency concept with a semi-dry brake system, pairing MK C2 hydraulic front brakes with electromechanical rear calipers to reduce residual braking torque.