Source: Brembo announcement STEZZANO, Italy – Brembo, the world industry-leading innovator of brake technology, introduces its new aftermarket line of brake pads dedicated to heavy-duty vehicles. The company has also completed its replacement discs offer with new Co-Cast and Splined®…
BRAKEDOWN is an ongoing collection of news and notes from around the brake industry Meneta Group announced that is building a new facility in India. The plant will serve to increase capacity for its existing backplate production for passenger cars…
Source: ZF announcement FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany — When it comes to braking, on some motorcycles the twin characteristics of high performance and comfort are hard to reconcile. The latest innovation from leading braking brand TRW neatly solves this problem; its synonymously…
Source: Knorr-Bremse announcement Munich – Knorr-Bremse, the global market leader for braking systems and a leading supplier of other rail and commercial vehicle systems, has achieved a key climate milestone: carbon neutrality across all Group sites. Operations at the Group’s…
Source: SEINSA announcement MADRID — The Navarrese company Seinsa Corporation, celebrates 50 years of consolidated business trajectory as a leading European brake-parts producer and recognized as one of the most innovative companies in Spain. The tribute will take place Monday,…
Source: EBC Brakes announcement NORTHAMPTON, U.K. — EBC Brakes Racing – the motorsport arm of EBC Brakes –launched its new titanium motorsport brake pad shims for a range of applications. The reusable perforated shims offer impressive heat insulation between the…
Source: Tenneco announcement LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Leveraging its comprehensive material science expertise, Tenneco (NYSE: TEN) is introducing advanced original equipment (OE) hybrid friction material composites that simultaneously serve braking performance and comfort requirements in both internal combustion engine (ICE)…
Source: Brembo announcement STEZZANO, Italy – Brembo, the leading company in the development and production of high-performance braking systems, has been awarded at the Innovation Gallery of Motortec for its Beyond EV Kit. The new range, which is fully dedicated…
Source: Accuride announcement LIVONIA, Mich. – Accuride Corporation – a leading supplier of components to the global commercial vehicle industry – announced that it was awarded PACCAR’s 2021 “SPM Achiever” Award. Each year, PACCAR recognizes its top performing suppliers in…
Source: BMW announcement WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. – BMW unveiled the seventh generation of its range-topping 7 Series with three versions – including the first all-electric i7 – filled with the most advanced technology including advanced driver-assist systems (ADAS). The 2023…
Expired Hagman Search Group is conducting an OE Sales Manager search for a global brake component supplier. The role has responsibility for sales functions within the respective territory and business unit. The primary duty is to promote sales growth, manage/coordinate…
EXPIRED Hagman Search Group is conducting an Aftermarket Sales Manager search for a global brake component supplier. The Sales Manager has responsibility for sales functions within the respective territory and business unit. The primary duty is to promote sales growth,…
NEW YORK — The following is from an article by Mohammad Vakili posted on the Brake Academy website: It all started with a phone call from Stanford Law School in mid-1995… Fast forward some 15 years from 1995, during which…
Source: ZF announcement VERNON HILLS, Illinois – ZF Aftermarket announced the full line availability of its TRW Electric Blue Brake Pads. The first full aftermarket brake pad line for electric and hybrid vehicles, TRW Electric Blue supports ZF Group’s sustainability…
The Brake Report recently sat down with Clay Hendricks, Product Manager for Hayes Performance Systems. Do you mind maybe sharing a little bit about your current role, maybe a little bit about your background? I’m a Product Manager at Hayes…
Source: Bosch announcement STUTTGART, Germany – The development of self-driving cars (autonomous vehicles, AV) is regarded as the ultimate discipline for automakers. As one of the world’s biggest mobility providers, Bosch is a driving force behind the progress being made…
Source: Toyota announcement PLANO, Texas – Toyota is conducting a noncompliance safety recall involving certain Toyota Venza, Mirai, RAV4 Hybrid, RAV4 Prime, Sienna HV, Highlander HV and Lexus LS500h, LX600, NX350h and NX450h+ vehicles in the U.S. Approximately 460,000 vehicles…
Source: Forecast Market Insights announcement LONDON — Over the forecast period of 2022-2032, the advance driver assistance system (ADAS) market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.6 percent to reach a valuation of $131,069.1 million by 2032, according…
BRAKEDOWN is an ongoing collection of news and notes from around the brake industry Winhere Brake Parts, a manufacturer of brake rotors and drums has partnered with Chick Capoli Sales Company for exclusive representation effective April 1, for the Midwest…
Source: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems announcement AVON, Ohio – With new capabilities added to its e-commerce platform – B2Bendix.com – Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC provides even more online tools to help meet specialized needs within the commercial vehicle aftermarket.…
Source: Launch Tech UK announcement SALTRAM, U.K. — Premium diagnostics equipment supplier Launch Tech UK has released its latest product catalogue covering its expanded range. The new directory of high-end diagnostic and workshop equipment is a comprehensive guide to the…
Source: ZF announcement NORTHVILLE, Michigan – In recognition of Global Remanufacturing Day, ZF confirmed its continued commitment to remanufacturing and the resulting substantial positive impacts to the environment, economy, and product lifecycles. Across the globe, ZF has more than 1,800…
SÃO PAULO, Brazil — Marcos Aurelio Rufato studied chemistry and started his professional career as a development chemist for a renowned manufacturer of friction parts in Brazil. Some 30 years ago, Rufato joined Chem-Trend Brazil, pursuing his career in technical…
Source: TMD Friction announcement LEVERKUSEN, Germany — More and more motorhomes are on the roads in Europe – demand is booming, not least due to the Corona pandemic. In the next few weeks, many campers will take their vehicle out…
Source: Meyle announcement HAMBURG, Germany — MEYLE has a long-running connection to motorsport, as it plays a key role in product development, in particular as a test ground under real-life conditions. The Hamburg spare-parts – including braking-system components — manufacturer…