Rimsa says record copper prices are inflating brake pad material costs and pitches its lower-copper Fine EcoChip brass, made by micro-machining instead of wire drawing, as a lead-free alternative.
FMSI is expanding its OE brake pad application coverage beyond North America to Mexico, Latin America, Europe and China, and is developing a rotor catalog mapped to the FMSI D number.
The first IIHS AEB tests of commercial vehicles found marginal and poor ratings common among cargo vans and Class 3 pickups, though at least one vehicle earned a good rating in each test.
AUMOVIO CFO Jutta Dönges is leaving by mutual agreement after one year. Former Schaeffler Group CFO Claus Bauer will lead finance on an interim basis while the board searches for a permanent successor.
Ducati's new Desmo450 SM supermotard uses a 310 mm Galfer Floatech front disc and 240 mm rear disc, extending a Galfer partnership that already covers Ducati's motocross and enduro models.
Galfer will serve as Official Supplier of the Triumph JET Race Service at the 100th ISDE in Portugal, October 12–17, 2026, and support riders from Great Britain, the U.S., Spain and other nations.
PAGID Racing brake pads were fitted to Mikel Azcona's car for his double win at the TCR World Tour in Inje and to five of six Porsche 992 GT3 Cup podium finishers at Monza.
Rockford Brake Manufacturing won Illinois' Governor's Award for Local Impact – Northern Illinois and reports $20 million in direct economic impact since reopening the former Gunite foundry in Rockford.
Brembo retakes #1 at 64 in the October 2026 Aftermarket Power Rankings, Delphi climbs 12 to #5, Wagner rebounds with 547 new caliper SKUs, and Editorial scoring now weights and decays.
UK brake fluid specialist Orthene Chemicals and Thai lubricant maker PSP are commissioning DOT 3, DOT 4 and DOT 5.1 production in Thailand over the next 8–10 weeks, targeting ASEAN customers.
Nissan's 2027 Rogue Hybrid pairs one-pedal e-Pedal regenerative braking with Smooth Stop, which modulates brake pressure at the end of a stop, on a vented-disc package starting at $35,490.
Frasle Mobility has opened Movetech USA in Detroit, installing a heavy-duty commercial vehicle dynamometer at Greening Testing Laboratories to work more closely with North American automakers and brake system manufacturers.
Brook Built Racing closed its 2026 season at Cadwell Park with a Classic 350 class win on its Honda CB350K4 and a class win in the Kawasaki ZXR400's debut, on EBC brakes.
EBC Brakes has named Gail Northall director of administration and Lisa White director of purchasing at Freeman Automotive (UK) Ltd, adding to its board after Martin Walder's sales director appointment.
Mack and Volvo are recalling 850 Anthem and Pioneer and 392 VNL and VNR tractors with tanker packages over axle load calculation errors that can reduce braking with smoothbore tanker trailers.
Duroline explains how a wave-shaped preform creates a density gradient and enables dual-layer brake lining construction.
FMSI will hold its 2027 Brake Weekend May 24–26 in Naples, Florida, scheduling the 10th annual event in May to accommodate more global participation, according to President Frank Oliveto.
Galfer returns as an Official Sponsor of the 2026 Motocross of Nations in Ernée, France, with eight named riders from seven nations running Galfer W and Disc Shark rotors and G1396R pads.
PureForge has named Grant Hanson chief revenue officer to expand its Atomic-Forged brake rotor business beyond 120 law enforcement agencies into commercial fleet and OEM markets, starting with Europe.
Alexander Hin and Benjamin Noll finished second and third in Group P1 at Austria's St. Agatha Esthofen hill climb on PAGID Racing brake pads, with RSC and RST compounds also in the field.
Momentum USA has added 12 brake part numbers for September 2026, including GM EV front pads, a MAX DUTY Ford Police Interceptor set, and seven AmeriPRO coated rotors for European imports.
Bendix's Bowling Green, Kentucky, brake plant earned the Governor's Safety and Health Award after logging 795,508 hours without a lost-time injury. That total exceeds the state's 750,000-hour threshold for a workforce of its size.
Apec has added 44 braking products to its Red and Black ranges, including a rear brake set for the BYD ATTO 3 and brake discs for the Land Rover Defender.
WBTL has secured two more EMB mass-production programs, reaching four with over $300 million in expected lifetime sales, and added two European EPB caliper programs this month.
GM is adding an electronic brake-boost system, 14.6-inch front rotors, and four-piston fixed front calipers to its 2027 Silverado HD and Sierra HD, separating braking from steering hydraulics.