Palmer International, the 80-year-old family-owned CNSL derivatives producer, launched a refreshed brand identity built around a new purpose: "We Formulate Confidence," alongside investment across R&D, manufacturing, and customer service.
Nissan color-codes its brake calipers by performance tier: silver, red, bright red, gold and yellow each signal different caliper materials, piston counts and rotor sizes across the lineup.
New Economist Enterprise research backed by Brembo finds 90% of road users feel safe, while only 45% of transport professionals agree — a gap widest in the riskiest markets.
BWI Group becomes the first Chinese supplier building brake-by-wire in European series production, Brembo takes Sensify local in China, and HL Mando banks a sixth straight GM award — while ZF hands back its entire season total in a single software recall. Five suppliers score in June's OE Power Rankings; every point comes with a receipt.
Friction One has acquired BPI's engineering and testing laboratory in McHenry, Illinois, gaining seven dynamometers and other equipment bound for its Juárez and Xiantao production centers.
Advanced emergency braking that detects pedestrians and cyclists became mandatory on all new EU passenger cars and vans July 7, 2026, as the General Safety Regulation's second phase took full effect.
The 2026 Audi A6, BMW X1, Mazda CX-5 and Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid earn IIHS Top Safety Pick+ awards in a nine-model ratings round; five other newly tested vehicles fell short.
Painted backing plates can mask corrosion risk rather than prevent it. Learn why appearance and long-term steel protection aren't the same — and what installers and distributors should evaluate instead.
Allegro MicroSystems' new A81415 combines an ASIL-D safety PMIC with an on-chip wheel-speed sensor interface, cutting component count for electromechanical braking corner modules and easing the path to 48V systems.
Wilwood Disc Brakes has launched OE Flexline kits — PTFE-lined, stainless-braided replacement brake lines for factory calipers, pressure-tested to 1,800 PSI and priced from $66.14 per line.
BMW is recalling 428 vehicles after finding some did not receive the integrated brake system remedy from two earlier recalls, 24V-104 and 24V-739, according to specified procedures.
Chrysler is recalling 11,980 model-year 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer L SUVs after a brake system control module defect was found to potentially disable stability control and electronic brake assist.
BMW's iX3 and ZEEKR's 7GT are the first vehicles tested under Euro NCAP's overhauled 2026 protocols, both earning five stars across safe driving, crash avoidance, crash protection, and post-crash safety.
Pep Boys identifies four common causes of brake vibration — rotor thickness variation, uneven pad wear, seized calipers, and suspension wear — and explains what a professional brake inspection covers.
First Line Ltd. introduced 151 new-to-range references in July, led by 111 turbo hoses plus Borg & Beck brake discs, brake pads, and steering components covering Tesla, Polestar, and Volvo EVs.
Honda revised its timeline for making Astemo a consolidated subsidiary, moving completion to before the end of the third fiscal quarter as regulatory approvals remain pending in certain countries.
BWI Group has launched its iDBC 1-Box electro-hydraulic brake system in Europe, giving automakers tunable regen-to-friction blending and faster pressure build for electric vehicle braking.
AUMOVIO has completed the sale of its Rheinböllen, Germany brake caliper and electric parking brake plant to RHB-Industries, transferring roughly 320 employees under a new ownership structure.
Ask most brake professionals what makes a pad perform, and talk turns to friction formulas. But it all depends on something more fundamental: the steel backing plate.
ZF Aftermarket will debut TRW DOT 4 Brake Fluid ESP Recycled at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026, a fluid made with 60% post-consumer recycled material that the company says is a market first.