The BRAKE Report

The BRAKE Report

The BRAKE Report is an online media platform dedicated to the automotive and commercial vehicle brake segments. Our mission is to provide the global brake community with the latest news & headlines from around the industry.

Bendix Health Center 10th Anniversary

Bendix Huntington, Ind. health center is celebrating its 10th anniversary

AVON, Ohio – How important is the on-site company health center to employees at the Huntington, Indiana, manufacturing complex of Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC? “It’s seen as absolutely essential – an indispensable part of the workplace,” said Eric Meehan,…

Forte Gets Repackaged ADAS for 2024

Kia's 2024 Forte has repackaged ADAS

IRVINE, Calif. — The 2024 Kia Forte arrives with mindful updates, including re-packaged Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). The GT-Line trim level now comes standard with Front Collision Alert (FCA) Fusion, a combination of Front Collision Alert-Cyclist (FCA-Cyc), Electronic Parking…

Bendix Salutes Maintenance Professionals

Bendix salutes the nation's professional maintenance workers

AVON, Ohio – Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is pleased to offer a special salute to service professionals during National Technician Appreciation Week. Sponsored by the American Trucking Associations (ATA) and ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC), the fourth annual…

TMD Video Highlights Commitment to Sustainability

New video reaffirms TMD Friction's commitment to sustainability

LEVERKUSEN, Germany — Leading braking friction product manufacturer TMD Friction has affirmed its sustainability commitment and environmentally friendly credentials with the launch of a new video detailing its achievements in the area. A swathe of initiatives to ensure TMD Friction’s…

MJAllen Automotive Adds New Products, Brands

MJAllen Automotive is set to grow with new products and brands

SOMERCOTES, U.K. — MJAllen Automotive has outlined its strategy for the future as its new-look team plans to unveil new brands and products in the automotive aftermarket. Headed up by managing director, Les Kershaw, operations manager Julian Rose, commercial manager…

EBC Brakes Offers Bronco Components

EBC Brakes introduced a range of components for the new Ford Bronco

Following a 25-year hiatus, the Bronco badge recently returned to Ford models in the form of the capable sixth-generation version of this popular SUV and EBC Brakes now offers a range of high-performance components for it. The Bronco has always…

ADAS Maintenance Topic of Bendix Tech Tip

ADAS maintenance is the latest Bendix tech tip topic

AVON, Ohio – Advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) technologies for big rigs are advancing rapidly – and fleets are adopting them in increasing numbers. Forward collision mitigation systems, for instance, assist safe truck drivers to potentially mitigate front-leading collisions, and…

STRADVISION Passes Million-Unit Milestone

STRADVISION unveiled a new concept to expedite OEM development

SEOUL — STRADVISION announced a significant achievement: its groundbreaking deep learning-based vision perception technology, SVNet, has exceeded the 1-million-unit milestone in cumulative commercial production since its 2019 introduction. As an industry pioneer in deep learning-based vision perception technology, STRADVISION initiated…

BBB Names Cajade CPO

BBB Industries named Gonzalo Cajade as its Executive Vice President & Chief People Officer

DAPHNE, Ala. — BBB Industries, a leading sustainable manufacturer serving the automotive, industrial, energy storage and solar markets, has appointed Gonzalo Cajade as its Executive Vice President & Chief People Officer (CPO), effective immediately. Cajade will be based in the…

Brembo Adds 8-Piston Caliper

Brembo designed an 8-piston caliper for Range Rover

STEZZANO, Italy – OCTYMA is the latest addition to the Brembo stable, an 8-piston aluminum brake caliper that blends style, design and identity with functionality, performance and cutting-edge content. The caliper Octyma has been exclusively designed for the new Range…

MotionLead Modular Rail Braking/Throttle System

Knorr-Bremse MotionLead braking/throttle-control system

MUNICH – Knorr-Bremse recently posted the following interview with Michael Holz, its in-house expert on the company’s MotionLead rail braking/acceleration system. Because the systems are based on a modular principle, Knorr-Bremse can adapt the control levers to operators’ specific requirements.…

IIHS Top Safety Award for New CX-90

New CX-90 earned an IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+

WASHINGTON, DC (Sept. 12, 2023) – The new 2024 Mazda CX-90 and CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) have been awarded the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) highest safety rating, the 2023 TOP SAFETY PICK+. “The stellar performance of these two…

ZF Aftermarket Expands TRW Brake Range

ZF Aftermarket added TRW brake pads to its range

VERNON HILLS, Ill. — ZF Aftermarket expanded its parts offerings in August 2023 for vehicles in the United States and Canada, adding 74 new listings to its TRW and SACHS branded portfolios. The latest additions expand coverage to more than…

Apec Adds 151 Part Numbers to Range

Apec added 151 braking part numbers to its range

BRISTOL, U.K. — Apec have expanded its braking range with 151 new part numbers this month. The range extension includes three brake discs, 21 brake calipers, six brake pad sets, four brake pad fitting kits, three brake shoes, 110 ABS…

TMD Friction Hosts Factory Tour

TMD Friction welcomed Autosupplies to its factory for a tour

HARTLEPOOL, U.K. — Autosupplies and its customers received an insight into TMD Friction’s stringent manufacturing processes at its Hartlepool factory. TMD Friction welcomed representatives from Autosupplies and three of its workshop customers to its manufacturing site in Hartlepool, to experience…