Daily coverage of the global brake and friction industry since 2012: OE and aftermarket suppliers, recalls, regulations, technology and executive moves.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
Duroline explains how a wave-shaped preform creates a density gradient and enables dual-layer brake lining construction.
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.
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 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 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.
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 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'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 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 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 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.
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'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 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'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 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 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.
Delphi has added 198 new aftermarket part references, including 47 braking parts, with a master cylinder for Audi, SEAT, Škoda and VW models and Professional+ pads for MAN and VW vans.
Amsted Automotive is positioning its 11 U.S. plants in Michigan, Illinois and Wisconsin as a domestic sourcing option for automakers weighing tariffs on Canadian-made components, the company says.
DRiV has added 547 new Wagner brake caliper SKUs across North America, expanding the 100% new, no-core-charge line to about 1,100 part numbers and roughly 78% of vehicles in operation.
Tenneco is launching its Jurid 711 friction material for regional, long-distance and high-speed rail at InnoTrans 2026 in Berlin, alongside DEVA sliding bearings and Systems Protection sleeving and tape products.
AP Racing is extending its new brand identity to its motorcycle brake pad range, with a new logo, color palette, packaging, and brand film reaching products and channels from fall 2026.