Altec Bendix Braking Recall Covers 55 Units
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.
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The latest news and headlines from around the global brake industry. This page lists all of the articles in the Other brake news category.
DFC Police Brake Pads Earn AMECA Conformity Listing
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.
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.
SBD Advances Sphere Brake Kits for Marine ACV
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 EVO V6Ti Revives the Six-Piston Brake
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 Acquires Great Lakes Friction Products
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 Eliminates Plastic Packaging at Essen Plant
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 737-10 Passes Maximum Brake Energy Test in California
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 GR-PRO Brings MotoGP Braking Technology to Mountain Bikes
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 Installs Solar Panels at Two Plants
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 Expands Off-Highway Braking Portfolio With Five Products
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 Enters Canada With Kuma Brakes Acquisition
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.
SBD Elevates Joe Fiore to VP of R&D
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 Launches SEB-Max Spring-Applied Friction Brakes
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.
Brake Industry’s First Compensation Report Exposes Talent Gap
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 Acquires Former Fritz Winter Facility in Kentucky
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 Reports 2025 Preliminary Results Exceeding Guidance
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.
ASK Automotive Invests $4M in Two-Wheeler Brake Capacity
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.
Collins Aerospace Expands C-130 Brake Distribution Network
Collins Aerospace signs three-year distribution agreements with three partners to expand wheels and brakes support for C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft operating worldwide.
The Fall of First Brands: How Did We Get Here & What Comes Next
Octus breaks down the First Brands bankruptcy, examining how alleged fraud and $11 billion in debt toppled the supplier. Explore the impact on the brake supply chain and what comes next.