BMW M8 Spy Video Shows Glowing Brakes
The M8, a model that never existed before, proves that the 8 Series is not a replacement for the 6 Series or a coupe version of the 7 Series. It’s a chance for BMW engineers and designers to show their…
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TBR Technical Corner: Aspects of Chassis Dynamics in Brake Judder Behavior (Part 1 out of 4)
Article by Juan Jesús García, PhD, Product Manager, Braking Systems in Applus IDIADA Part 1 of 4. Read previous TBR Technical Corner articles here. Introduction Brake judder is a phenomenon that normally occurs when braking at high speeds with low…
HSBC UK Revs Up Alcon Investment
Alcon, a leading manufacturer of high-performance brake components for the motorsport and performance vehicle market, has secured a £3 million finance package from HSBC UK to fund new state-of-the-art machinery to boost production. The business has used the funding to…
Update on Never-Ending Kia Sephia Brake Lawsuit
A Kia Sephia brake pad lawsuit that took 17 years to settle may not be settled after all. Plaintiff Regina Little filed the class-action lawsuit in 2001 after she claimed the brake pads and rotors had to be constantly replaced…
Nissan Lawsuit Alleges ‘False Positives’
A Nissan forward emergency braking malfunction has led to a lawsuit that alleges vehicles suddenly and unexpectedly brake on railroad tracks, bridges, intersections and other locations. Instead of protecting drivers, the Nissan lawsuit alleges the systems create perfect conditions for…
Trump Train Brake Ruling Including Bad Calculations
President Donald Trump’s administration miscalculated the potential benefits of putting better brakes on trains that haul explosive fuels when it scrapped an Obama-era rule over cost concerns, The Associated Press has found. A government analysis used to justify the cancellation…
IIHS: Latest Safety Test Aims to Protect Pedestrians
ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is launching a test program for automatic emergency braking systems on vehicles that can detect and brake for pedestrians. In November, IIHS shared with auto manufacturers the…
Elon Musk: Tesla Brake Pads Never Need to Be Replaced
Elon Musk claimed on Twitter that Tesla brake pads never need to be replaced. The tweet has sparked a lively dialogue among Tesla driver and others. According to Breitbart, “a Twitter user recently noted that perfectly regenerative brakes on Tesla…
Wilwood Announces New Front Road Race Brake Kit for 2000-2009 Honda S2000
Camarillo, CA • December 2018 Wilwood’s Superlite 6R/ST road racing brake kit for the 2000-2009 Honda S2000 is engineered application-specific to provide the ultimate in durability, heat management, and championship performance in extreme on-track competition. All components are precision-machined for direct…
Groupauto International Names ZF Aftermarket “Supplier of the Year 2018”
Groupauto International (GAI) honors ZF Aftermarket as ‘Supplier of the Year 2018‘ International dealer network awarded suppliers in the categories logistics, marketing, sales and quality ZF Aftermarket was named ‘Supplier of the Year 2018′ at the annual Groupauto International (GAI)…
Five Slowest-Braking Vehicles of 2018
Yesterday, The BRAKE Report shared a story from South Africa’s Car magazine on its ten fastest-braking cars of 2018. Here is the same publication’s list of the five slowest-braking vehicles. Read the full story here. 5. Mercedes-Benz X250d 4Matic: 3,42 seconds…
Ten Fastest-Braking Cars of 2018
Read the full story at carmag.co.za. At CAR magazine, we take every new vehicle we feature to our test strip to gather data for our in-depth road tests. Sometimes, we see some pretty impressive results – this year, for example, a midsize…
Leadership Spotlight: Q&A with Dan Milot, ZF
Dan Milot works for ZF, where he is Senior VP Brake Engineering; Active Safety Division. Earlier this year he spoke with The BRAKE Report about ZF’s Integrated Brake Control (IBC). In this Q&A he discusses his responsibilities and leadership philosophy.…
Waupaca Foundry Expands Operations into Michigan
NEW FACILITY WILL CREATE 61 NEW JOBS (WAUPACA, WI) December 18, 2018— Waupaca Foundry, a Hitachi Metals company, is expanding operations into Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and will open a new facility to process iron castings produced at its Waupaca, Wis.…
Bosch Expands Brake Pad Product Lines To Cover Additional 1.6 Million Vehicles
Thirty-four new SKUs were added to the Bosch QuietCast™ Brake Pad, Bosch Blue Brake Pad and Bosch Severe Duty Disc Brake Pad product lines in November and December. The new part numbers extend coverage to late-model Domestic, European and Asian…
Toyota Recalls Tacoma Pickups Due to Brake Master Cylinder Leak
Details From NHTSA: Potential Number of Units Affected: 44,121 Problem Description: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota Tacoma vehicles. Improper machining of the brake master cylinder may result in internal damage of one of the…
With Tougher Requirements, 57 Vehicles Clinch 2019 IIHS Safety Awards
ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Nearly five dozen 2019 models meet stricter criteria to qualify for a 2019 TOP SAFETY PICK+ or TOP SAFETY PICK award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The 30 first-tier “plus” award winners…
Year in Brakes 2018
We’ve made a commemorative PDF to celebrate 2018 in brakes, based on the most popular stories on The BRAKE Report. Click here to download this special PDF.
BPI Remains Committed to McHenry, IL
MCHENRY, Illinois – Dec. 20, 2018 – Brake Parts Inc (BPI) will continue its lease for its global headquarters, distribution and warehouse facilities in McHenry, Illinois, further deepening its commitment to the McHenry area, according to David Overbeeke, president and…
Six Questions for Elmar Frickenstein, Senior VP, BMW ADAS
In September 2017, you and your team moved to the Autonomous Driving Campus in Unterschleissheim. What prompted the BMW Group’s decision to create this new site?We are currently experiencing the largest paradigm shift in the history of the automotive industry. The…
WABCO Signs $950 Million Long-Term Agreement
BRUSSELS, Belgium, December 20, 2018 – WABCO Holdings Inc. (NYSE: WBC), the leading global supplier of braking control systems and other advanced technologies that improve the safety, efficiency and connectivity of commercial vehicles, today announced that it has signed a…
2019 Chrysler Pacifica Named “Top Safety Pick”
2019 Chrysler Pacifica minivan named “Top Safety Pick” by Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) Current Pacifica design extends elite IIHS rating streak to three years; every year since its launch as 2017 model, the minivan has earned Top Safety…
Apec Distribution Moves to New Location
Increased demand and an ever-expanding range of part numbers mean we’ve outgrown our existing warehouses. So to offer you even more products with quality and service you can trust, we’re moving to a bigger, brand new Distribution Centre near Filton,…
The Nitty Gritty Details On Audi’s Two-Pedal EV Braking System
On our recent first drive of the all-electric Audi e-tron crossover, we learned how the company wants the driving experience to feel completely natural for first-time EV owners. Yes, there is the brisk acceleration and quiet ride typical of EVs, but most…
SAF-Holland Set to Release New Trailer Disc Brakes
In the lead-up to the 2018 IAA Commercial Vehicles Show, SAF-Holland CEO, Detlef Borghardt elaborated on the state of innovation from a global perspective with particular interest in the North American market. He noted that disc brakes are trending upwards…