Category Automotive

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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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.

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 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 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.

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.

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%.

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.

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.

The 2026 Joint Channel Forecast projects 5.2% U.S. aftermarket growth this year and a market topping $500 billion by 2029, driven by an aging fleet and rising vehicle complexity.

Delphi has added 53 new aftermarket parts, led by 38 braking references including pads for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and VW Crafter, plus 117 newly stocked parts across four categories.

Frasle Mobility presented a case study at EuroBrake in Germany on gray cast iron brake discs made with nano-alloys, reporting reduced wear and particulate emissions aligned with Euro 7 targets.

A West Virginia lawsuit alleges the recalled HECU in a 2017 Kia Rio short-circuited, causing brake failure and an engine fire that left the driver with severe burn injuries.

HL Mando has been named a GM Supplier of the Year for the sixth consecutive year, its twelfth overall, winning in the brake control category for its Motor-on-Caliper parking brake system.

The Friction Materials Standards Institute has elected Jason Lang of ADVICS North America to a two-year term as Chairman of the Board, with Skip Carroll moving to Past Chairman.

Delphi won the Best Stand Award at the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event, where the supplier showcased its Make Some Noise braking campaign and pressed its case for quality over price.