The BRAKE Report Staff

GM engineer Brandon Vivian traces the automaker's regen-first brake blending strategy to the EV1 and Precept programs, where regenerative braking handled roughly 90% of low-speed deceleration by 1999.

Czinger has introduced BrakeNode, an additively manufactured assembly consolidating brake caliper, suspension upright, and hydraulic fluid passages into one part, debuting as standard equipment on the 21C Spyder hypercar.

GM is investigating rear brake pad noise reported by Cadillac Optiq owners in reverse. Bulletin PIC6656 covers 2025–2027 model years with no cause identified and no remedy established.

Mordor Intelligence rates NVH and corrosion standards a +1.1% brake pad CAGR driver through 2031 and reports Continental recommends galvanized steel backing plates as regenerative braking leaves pads idle.

Four suppliers score in July: Bethel's electro-mechanical brakes enter mass production at +8, Brembo raises guidance for a second time, BWI takes by-wire to Brazil, and Aumovio sheds its Rheinböllen plant — while its €1 billion BMW deal scores zero, because the point schedule has no tier for order intake.

Schaeffler will run a wet lamella brake in its DTM Innovation Taxi at the Nürburgring, testing an enclosed, dust-free braking concept intended for integrated electric axles in production vehicles.

TERREPOWER has adopted "Reimagine What's Possible" as its corporate tagline, completing a brand evolution that began with its February 2025 rebrand from BBB Industries and expansion into industrial and EV battery markets.

Apec has added 51 new products to its Apec Red braking range, including 44 brake calipers, with new fitments covering the Vauxhall Vivaro E, BYD Atto 3, and Volvo EX30.

Vehicles with driver assistance bundles post about 10% higher collision claim severity but roughly 5% lower overall collision losses, HLDI data shows, as avoided crashes offset expensive sensor repairs.

NHTSA extended the FMVSS 135 comment period to August 26, 2026, giving suppliers and test labs another month to weigh in on brake standards for vehicles without driving controls.