New Jersey lawsuit claims genuine Audi replacement brake pads and rotors are defective on Q7 model Audi Q7 squeaky brakes have caused a class-action lawsuit filed for all New Jersey citizens who had brakes installed by Audi dealers between July 19,…
Haldex, a leading global manufacturer of air brake systems for trucks, trailers and buses will celebrate the inception of its high performing heavy-duty friction products line, Grey-Rock in 2019. Providing high performance braking solutions since it’s inception in 1929, Grey-Rock’s…
Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd (AISIN), ADVICS Co., Ltd. (ADVICS), JTEKT Corporation (JTEKT) and DENSO Corporation (DENSO) today announced that the four companies have reached a basic agreement to establish a joint venture company to develop integrated ECU software for automated…
[rev_slider alias=”Hella_Pagid_8_28_18″] Ferrari and Audi sports cars with the Hella Pagid livery are now available Essen, August 28, 2018. Since the beginning of 2018, the Essen brakes specialist Hella Pagid has been the premium sponsor of racing one. In this year’s…
The perfect synthesis between sports performance, comfort, and durability Brembo officially launches Brembo’s new XTRA brake pads at Automechanika Frankfurt. They will be at the new stand with a neat and elegant design during the world’s most prestigious event. Brembo’s…
Before going on a long trip, many drivers have their vehicles inspected by a professional. Quite often the visit in a garage results in the replacement of excessively worn parts, such as brake pads. With their vehicles equipped with brand…
A three-product combo set promising double the service life of each for first-time users. OAK CREEK, Wisc. – NeoBrake Systems, Inc., one of the early North American heavy-duty brake remanufacturers and a formulator of world-class asbestos-free brake linings and pads, announced…
There was a time when the chances of a driver losing control of a car under emergency or evasive maneuvers were very high. If something (or someone) accidentally wandered onto a road and you had to brake and swerve to…
Significantly Expands Engineering Capabilities to Deliver WABCO ’s Next Generation Innovations HANOVER, Germany, August 21, 2018 – WABCO Holdings Inc., a leading global supplier of technologies and services that improve the safety, efficiency and connectivity of commercial vehicles, today officially opened…
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is the only manufacturer with AEB standard across van range Fitting autonomous emergency braking systems as standard on all commercial vehicles in the UK has the potential to stop almost 2,500 crashes per year. Analysis of Department…
Article by: Bernat Ferrer, Project Manager, Braking Systems in Applus IDIADA Previous Article – Part 1 Previous Article – Part 2 Previous sections have presented the methodology of this study that compares some of the most important public road brake durability…
ZF Aftermarket increases safety on the road with OE quality TRW brake portfolio complies with ECE R90 regulations ZF Aftermarket experts provide tips on replacing brake discs on commercial vehicles As a leading global automotive parts supplier, ZF features one…
Hannover and Stuttgart, Germany – Cutting costs, improving logistics chains, and making drivers’ lives easier: with technology to automate, connect, and electrify commercial vehicles, Bosch is improving efficiency and safety in logistics. At the 67th IAA Commercial Vehicles in Hannover, the…
Eddie Wilkinson is President of Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC. Formed in July 2004, BSFB is a single, complete source for OEM brake system design, manufacturing, hardware, and support for all foundation brake components and actuation systems. In the following Q&A,…
Article by: Bernat Ferrer, Project Manager, Braking Systems in Applus IDIADA In Part 1 of the article, the study of the most important public road brake durability standards has been presented. The objective is to obtain a full characterization of the…
Article by Walter E Frankiewicz, Haldex The history of air disc brake usage on commercial vehicles has it’s beginning in Europe. Although air disc brakes were evaluated and developed in the early 1980’s for North American vehicles, the performance and…
Bendix Notes That Industry Demand for OE-Quality Reman Shoes Continues to Increase, While Focus Remains on Performance and Value ELYRIA, Ohio – July 16, 2018 – Since beginning serial production of remanufactured brake shoes in the fall of 2012, Bendix Commercial…
Article by: Bernat Ferrer, Project Manager, Braking Systems in Applus IDIADA. Read Part 2 here and Part 3 here. Brake durabilities on public roads are one of the main activities for the development and validation of OEM’s vehicles in terms…
Leah Burns is VED Hydraulics Engineering Manager for Continental Automotive Systems, Inc. Continental’s Chassis & Safety division develops and produces integrated active and passive driving safety technologies as well as products that support vehicle dynamics. In the following Q&A, Leah shares…
Mark Drennan is General Director for ACDelco. ACDelco is the premier supplier of GM Original Equipment automotive replacement parts and offers 90,000+ auto parts across 37 product lines, and can be found around the globe. In the following Q&A, Mark shares…
John Jensen is President & CEO for Autoliv-Nissin Brakes Systems (ANBS). ANBS is a joint venture between Autoliv and Nissin Kogyo which began operations on April 1, 2016. ANBS focuses upon the design, development and production of “brake control and brake apply…
Matthias Rühl is head of the Powertrain / Chassis Competence Centre for Bertrandt AG. Bertrandt has been developing individual solutions for the international automotive and aviation industries in Europe, China and the USA for more than 40 years. With its…
Aman Rathee is Owner of ASK Automotive Pvt. Ltd. With manufacturing units situated at 12 strategic locations across India, ASK Automotive is most preferred among OEMs and Tier 1 companies. ASK’s customers include Honda, Hero Motocorp, Maruti Suzuki, TVS, Yamaha, Bajaj,…
Cristina Casimiro is Operations Director, Fricción y Tecnologia (Fritec). Fritec is a brake manufacturing company with over 30 years of experience in the automotive market. In the following Q&A, Cristina shares with us her valuable insights on the topics of leadership and success. TBR:…
Deaglán Ó Meachair is Functional Manager – Brake Systems, Bentley Motors Ltd. Bentley is driven by the idea that luxury and performance are complementary, not irreconcilable opposites. As well as Bentley engineering impressive high performance cars for the track, the marque has…