The latest news and headlines from around the global brake industry. This page lists all of the articles in the Other brake news category.
Brembo has made its GR-PRO braking system for mountain bikes and eMTBs available across Europe through selected distributors, led by a kit with two calipers, two master cylinders, and steel braided hoses.
Carlisle Brake & Friction has broken ground on a larger Chennai, India facility to produce off-highway paper wet friction discs and steel separator plates, with opening scheduled for 2027.
Altec is recalling 55 aerial devices and digger derricks after the Bendix automatic braking system was left uncalibrated when the front radar box was relocated during bumper installation.
Dynamic Friction Company's front and rear DFC POLICE brake pads for the Ford Explorer Police Interceptor and Chevrolet Tahoe PPV and SSV now appear in AMECA's Police Declaration of Conformity listing.
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.
Sphere Brake Defense has entered a new collaborative agreement with NCMS to advance its patented bolt-on Sphere Brake Kits for the Marine Corps' Amphibious Combat Vehicle program.
Hope has launched the EVO V6Ti, a six-piston disc brake with titanium pistons and a new T-Slot vented rotor, sold as a limited 1,000-set Mono Edition from August 2026.
Scan Pac Mfg. has acquired Great Lakes Friction Products Inc., combining two Wisconsin friction-materials manufacturers and expanding Scan Pac's portfolio of friction products and assemblies across industrial and commercial markets.
PAGID Racing has eliminated polyurethane foam from its motorsport brake pad packaging, cutting 10 tonnes of plastic-based foam at its Essen plant and switching to recycled honeycomb cardboard.
Boeing's 737-10 has cleared maximum brake energy certification at Edwards Air Force Base, stopping at 197,900 pounds and 180 knots on worn brakes redesigned with a fifth rotor.
Brembo has launched GR-PRO, a complete mountain bike braking ecosystem derived from its UCI Downhill World Cup program, featuring a forged two-piece caliper, multi-adjustable master cylinder, and World Cup–developed discs.
TMD Friction completed solar installations at its UK and Romania plants, saving 620 tonnes of CO₂ annually as part of its Sustainability Roadmap 2040.
ZF has unveiled five new braking and control technologies for off-highway vehicles, targeting electrification and autonomous machine platforms under its EASE design philosophy.
Dellner Group acquires Quebec-based Kuma Brakes, North America's only certified sintered wind turbine brake pad manufacturer, forming Dellner Wind Solutions Canada at the Gaspé facility.
Sphere Brake Defense promotes Joe Fiore to Vice President of R&D, the first VP role in company history, to lead advanced sphere brake innovation and military vehicle programs.
SEPAC launched the SEB-Max series of standardized spring-applied friction brakes for aerospace and defense, offering fail-safe operation, compact sizing, and faster procurement timelines.
The brake industry's first dedicated compensation report reveals critical talent shortages in brake-by-wire and formulation roles, with outdated salary benchmarks driving longer searches and weaker candidate pools.
EJ has acquired the former Fritz Winter manufacturing facility in Simpson County, Kentucky, planning new production operations as part of its strategic growth in infrastructure access solutions.
Brembo's 2025 preliminary results exceeded guidance with €3,704 million in revenues and 16.5% EBITDA margin despite declining European and North American vehicle production volumes.
Indian brake supplier ASK Automotive commits $4.2M to expand disc pad and brake shoe capacity by 23%, citing tax reforms and surging two-wheeler replacement demand.