Bosch Brake Pads Cut Commercial Vehicle Disc Wear
Bosch has launched disc brake pads for trucks, trailers, and buses that it says cut brake disc wear up to 25 percent, with the range doubling by end of 2026.
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The BRAKE Report is the trade publication of record for braking systems, friction materials, and brake safety. Published by Hagman Media and edited by founder Brian Hagman, it covers OEM and aftermarket braking technology, NHTSA brake-related recalls, and commercial vehicle brake systems for an audience of chassis engineers, friction industry professionals, and automotive investors.
Algeria Restarts Confiscated Brake Pad Plant Near Algiers
Algeria has restarted a confiscated brake pad factory at Réghaïa with stated capacity of 1.5 million pads a year, targeting 30% of national demand and eventual exports.
Zimmermann Brake Pad Packaging Adds Lid Labeling
Otto Zimmermann is phasing in redesigned brake pad cartons carrying the part number and EAN code on both lid and side, with both designs circulating during the transition.
Timbren BES Brings Severe-Duty Brakes to Tow Vehicles
Timbren has introduced the Brake Enhancement System, a vehicle-specific pad-and-rotor upgrade for pickups that tow, built around a coated rotor rated to 932°F and a copper-free low-metallic friction compound.
Brake Wear Warning Signs Drivers Should Not Ignore
Arnold Clark Autoparts is urging drivers to act on common brake wear warning signs — squealing or grinding noises, a vibrating pedal, reduced responsiveness and pulling to one side — before symptoms worsen.
International Brake Recall Monitor: July 2026
Korea closed the loop on Hyundai's phantom-braking campaign with a 104,781-vehicle domestic correction, Mercedes-Benz filed the month's largest action at 310,667 vehicles, and a 405,963-unit Daihatsu brake booster recall surfaced from Japan's register.
Akebono Brake Q1 Results: Sales Down, Profit Up
Akebono Brake Industry's net sales fell 6.7% to ¥37.2 billion in the quarter ended June 30, 2026, while operating profit rose 3.6% and the company returned to profitability.
ATE MK 100 Leads AUMOVIO Automechanika 2026 Debut
AUMOVIO debuts in the independent aftermarket at Automechanika Frankfurt with the ATE MK 100 ABS/ESP brake control system, a battery-powered brake bleeder, and VDO's return with a new battery lineup.
NASN Brake-by-Wire Supplier Lists on Hong Kong Exchange
Chinese brake-by-wire supplier NASN Intelligent Tech listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, issuing shares at HK$10.42 and opening at HK$16.9 for a market capitalization of HK$10.06 billion.
BWI Group Opens Brazil R&D Center for Brake-by-Wire
BWI Group has opened a brake-by-wire R&D center in the São Paulo region, extending its development network to four regions and preparing 9th-generation ESC and iDBC1 1-Box systems for South American programs.
AUMOVIO H1 2026 Results Reflect BMW Settlement Impact
AUMOVIO posted H1 2026 adjusted sales of $9.9 billion, down 8.9 percent, as BMW settlement effects compressed Q2 EBIT and prompted a narrowed full-year guidance range.
Wilwood Aero6-DM Brake Kit Fits 2024-2025 Tacoma
Wilwood has released an Aero6-DM direct-mount front brake kit for 2024-2025 Toyota Tacoma 2WD and 4WD trucks, using six-piston Aerolite calipers and 13.38-inch vented rotors. MSRP starts at $2,035.08.
ASK Automotive Q1 FY27 Revenue Climbs 52.1%
ASK Automotive posted record Q1 FY27 consolidated revenue of ₹1,361 crore, up 52.1% year-over-year, with EBITDA of ₹164 crore and profit after tax of ₹85 crore.
Knorr-Bremse Unveils CVS Service Platform at Automechanika 2026
Knorr-Bremse TruckServices heads to Automechanika 2026 with a new CVS Service Platform linking booking, diagnostics, and benchmarking tools, plus new trailer and bus braking hardware, remanufacturing, and retrofit programs.
Autocar Recalls 137 Terminal Tractors Over ABS ECU
Autocar is recalling 137 model year 2023–2027 ACTT terminal tractors after finding that the ABS electronic control unit may not be properly secured, potentially disabling antilock braking and increasing crash risk.
Aftermarket Power Rankings August 2026: Brembo Holds #1
Brembo holds #1 at 65 in the August 2026 Aftermarket Power Rankings, NRS Brakes lands one point back for a second month, and Wilwood climbs 13 spots to #7.
Winhere Takes Fourth China GT Win at Zhuhai
Winhere Origine Motorsport took the GT3 overall win at the China GT Championship Zhuhai round, a fourth 2026 victory, running WINHERE Black Series racing brake discs and pads.
Frasle Mobility Names Toby Whewell UK Managing Director
Toby Whewell becomes managing director of Frasle Mobility's UK operations on August 1, succeeding Mark Clegg, who retires at year end. Chris Bowman is promoted to head of sales.
The Brake Pad Must Survive Until the Last Millimeter of Friction
NRS Brakes closes its durability series with the principle beneath it: a brake pad should reach replacement thickness because the friction wore out, not because the steel backing plate failed first.
AUMOVIO, BMW Expand Brake and Electronics Supply Deal
AUMOVIO and the BMW Group signed a long-term brake and electronics supply agreement worth more than €1 billion, extending MK C2 deliveries into the mid-2030s and settling pending legal proceedings.
Suzuki Brake Defect Class Action Dismissal Affirmed
A Ninth Circuit panel affirmed dismissal of a putative class action over Suzuki front brake master cylinder corrosion, though one judge broke with the majority on whether the plaintiffs had alleged a defect.
Knorr-Bremse Q2 Results: 14.2% Margin, Guidance Raised
Knorr-Bremse cleared its BOOST margin target early with a 14.2% Q2 operating EBIT margin, raised 2026 guidance, and set 2030 targets under a new Growth Beyond program.
Mercedes-Benz Parking Brake Recall Covers 310,667 Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz USA is recalling 310,667 vehicles after determining a corroded driver-door microswitch may stop the electronic parking brake from engaging automatically, creating a rollaway risk.
ZF H1 2026 Margin Improves to 5.0 Percent
ZF Friedrichshafen lifted its adjusted EBIT margin to 5.0 percent in the first half of 2026 as sales reached €19.3 billion and adjusted free cash flow more than doubled.
Comline Launches EVLine Brake Pads for EVs
Comline has launched EVLine, a brake pad range engineered for electric vehicles. The R90-approved line opens with 69 references and targets rising UK EV aftermarket replacement demand.