Momentum USA Adds 24 Brake Part Numbers
Momentum USA has added 24 new brake part numbers in its June 2026 release, spanning AmeriPLATINUM air disc pads, EPS Friction European premium pads, an AmeriPRO ceramic pad, and a coated rotor.
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Halo By Orthene Launches GT Racing Brake Fluid
Halo By Orthene has launched Halo GT, a DOT 4 racing brake fluid derived from its flagship P1 chemistry, with a 336°C dry boiling point and ultra-low 1,350 cSt viscosity.
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Fremax Wins 10th Straight Sindirepa-SP Brake Disc Award
Brake-component maker Fremax has won the Sindirepa-SP disc category for the tenth straight year, holding its Gold ranking since the award introduced it, as the Frasle Mobility brand marks 40 years in business.
QuikDisc Brings Air Disc Brakes to Fire Apparatus
Cummins has launched QuikDisc, the first air disc brake rotor for a single rear-drive axle at the 33,500-pound rating used by heavy fire apparatus, paired with a quick-service two-piece hub.
FMVSS 135 Update Drops AV Brake Pedal Mandate
NHTSA has opened rulemaking to amend FMVSS No. 135, dropping the manual brake pedal requirement for ADS-only vehicles while preserving stopping distance performance standards met through alternative test procedures.
Brembo Brings Copper-Free Brake Pads to Automechanika 2026
Brembo is bringing a fully copper-free brake pad range, an expanded Greenance line that now includes brake fluid, and a renewed caliper lineup to Automechanika Frankfurt 2026.
Akebono Expands EURO, Severe Duty Brake Pad Coverage
Akebono added six brake pad part numbers across its EURO and Severe Duty lines, expanding coverage for more than 8.6 million vehicles, including European luxury models, heavy-duty trucks, and EVs.
ICER Stresses Brake Accessories at Every Replacement
ICER BRAKES says brake accessories — shims, springs, guides, slide clips, and wear indicators — should be inspected and renewed alongside every pad and disc replacement to protect braking performance, safety, and comfort.
Hope EVO V6Ti Revives the Six-Piston Brake
Hope has launched the EVO V6Ti, a six-piston disc brake with titanium pistons and a new T-Slot vented rotor, sold as a limited 1,000-set Mono Edition from August 2026.
Galfer Brakes Equip Brno Moto2, Moto3 Winners
Galfer-equipped riders swept Brno: the MSi Racing Team's Iván Ortolá won Moto2 and Hakim Danish won Moto3 on the same Sunday, both running Galfer discs and pads.
Knorr-Bremse Previews Braking, Steering Tech at IAA 2026
Knorr-Bremse will premiere an oil-free MTP air compressor and preview its rGSBC redundant braking system and Electric Power Steering at IAA Transportation 2026, with both products bound for the market in 2027.
Apec Expands Braking Range With 49 New Parts
Apec has added 49 new products across its Apec Red and Apec Black braking ranges, covering pad sets, calipers, cables, and discs for BMW, Honda, Vauxhall, and Land Rover models.
GRIP METAL Expands From Brakes Into Heat Shields
NRS Technologies is extending its GRIP METAL mechanical attachment from brake pads into automotive heat shields, with a Corvette component the company reports cut nearby temperatures by 50°C and mass by 55%.
European Patent Protects Accossato GA Brake Master Cylinder
Accossato says its in-house GA brake master cylinder is protected by a European patent whose validity has been confirmed, reinforcing the Italian manufacturer's position as a developer of proprietary motorcycle braking technology.
DRiV Completes Abex Air Disc Brake System
DRiV has completed its Abex air disc brake system for heavy-duty trucks, adding calipers to an existing rotor and pad lineup as air disc brake adoption rises across commercial fleets.
ZF City Bus CMS Adds Collision-Mitigation Braking
ZF demonstrated City Bus CMS, a collision-mitigation system with a bus-specific braking profile to protect standing passengers, on an electric low-floor city bus integrating braking, steering, suspension, and ADAS at CV Tech Day 2026.
Knorr-Bremse Wins Vectouro Braking Systems Contract
Knorr-Bremse has won a mid double-digit million-euro contract from Siemens Mobility to supply braking and entrance systems for the new Vectouro passenger train platform, with deliveries already underway and fulfilled in phases.
TERREPOWER Names Michelle Allen to Lead Aftermarket Sales
TERREPOWER has named Michelle Allen Executive Vice President of Independent Aftermarket Sales. The two-decade aftermarket veteran, most recently of Valvoline Global, succeeds the retiring Chris Garner.
Brembo, Ningbo SAFE Form India Motorcycle ABS Venture
Brembo and Ningbo SAFE Brakes Systems have formed a joint venture, BRSF Active Safety Solutions, to produce single- and dual-channel motorcycle ABS for India, the world's largest two-wheeler market.
Bendix Adds 4D LiDAR to Truck Collision Mitigation
Bendix is adding Aeva's 4D LiDAR to the collision mitigation systems it builds for Class 8 trucks, advancing a partnership now aimed at mass-production deployment across commercial fleets.
DBA Launches LC300 Rear Brake Upgrade Kit
Disc Brakes Australia has launched a rear brake upgrade kit for the Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series, completing a front-and-rear package built for towing, touring, and heavy-duty 4WD use.
Brembo Brings Hyction Carboceramic Discs to WorldSBK
Brembo will introduce its Hyction carboceramic brake disc to the Superbike World Championship from 2027, replacing steel discs and becoming the exclusive braking-system supplier for the entire grid.
Galfer Brake Discs Equip Ducati’s New Desmo450 EDS
Galfer supplies the brake discs on Ducati's new Desmo450 EDS enduro motorcycle, with 260 mm front and 240 mm rear rotors engineered for off-road use, extending an established motocross partnership.
ZF Emergency Braking System Wins ETM Safety Award
ZF's OnGuardMAX automatic emergency braking system for commercial vehicles took the top Safety ranking in ETM Publishing's 2026 reader poll, with tractor-trailer safety integration named as ZF's next development focus.