Lightweight materials are only part of the equation when it comes to what makes high-performance braking systems superior to factory equipment. The braking system in many mainstream cars is designed, engineered and built to a price point. With mass production…
Camarillo, CA • May 2019 – Wilwood’s championship-proven road racing brake system is now available for the 1990-2005 Integra and Civic models with factory 262mm disc spindles. This system is engineered application-specific for production-based chassis using the factory hydraulics and…
WELLINGTON, New Zealand–Following Monday’s news that certain Ford Ranger models are set to be recalled for front brake issues, it’s now looking like a similar recall will soon take effect for the Mazda BT-50. The Mazda and Ford are badge-engineered utes between…
DETROIT, Mich.–Ford introduced the new 2.3L High Performance Package for the 2020 Mustang EcoBoost at the 2019 New York International Auto Show last month. The new package, comes with trick brake coolers. When developing the 2.3L High Performance Package, Ford didn’t forget about slowing…
Kia Motors will be marking its entry into India with a new SUV, the SP2i concept, which will likely be named the Trailster or Tusker. The new ute will come with disc brakes on all four wheels. This is something…
DETROIT, Mich.–Fuel economy, autonomous driving, electric driving are all growing trends. But so is speed. People are short of time, and getting place to place faster and with greater driving enjoyment is still a priority. And because intelligent braking systems…
CERRITOS, Calif.–Brake supplier Dynamic Friction Company announced the unveiling of the DFC 5000 Euro Ceramic Brake Pads, the latest addition to its line of premium friction products. DFC Co-Founder Dino Crescentini stated, “We have been very cognizant of the braking…
DETROIT, Mich.–Ford has announced the all-new 2.3L High Performance Package for the 2020 Mustang EcoBoost. The new package includes various power and handling upgrades, as well as upgraded brakes. The Mustang EcoBoost 2.3L High Performance Package adds larger four-piston fixed calipers with…
Camarillo, CA • April 2019 – Wilwood’s new Speed Xtreme SX6R brake kits provide the ultimate in super-car performance and style for high-horsepower street, autocross, track experience events and over-the-top customs. SX6R brake kits are engineered for direct-fit on the…
Detroit, (April 17, 2019) – Brembo, the world leader and acknowledged innovator of brake technology, will be stopping the new 2020 Nissan GT-R NISMO and will also be available on the Track Edition. Brembo, together with Nissan technicians, have engineered…
The Right Maintenance Choices Directly Impact Safety and Total Cost of Ownership ELYRIA, Ohio – March 27, 2019 – There was a time when the North American market for commercial vehicle air disc brakes was a little less crowded – and…
Chassis Brakes International is leading global supplier of parking brakes FARMINGTON, Mich. — More than 35 percent of all new cars and light trucks sold in North America will be equipped with automated parking brakes (APB) in 2019 and the…
All the trends for the braking components of the premier bike racing series Brembo brakes on 100 percent of the MotoGP bikes for the 2019 season too, but each rider with a personalized approach DETROIT, (March 4, 2019) – For…
If you haven’t bought a bicycle in a while, you might be surprised at the revolution in braking. Hydraulic disc brakes with calipers and pads entered the market around 1997, first appearing as aftermarket equipment on mountain bikes. They’ve become…
AP Racing is aware of several unscrupulous sellers offering counterfeit AP Racing brake calipers in the UK. Some can be difficult to spot because of their very similar appearance to the genuine items. However, there are several key differences that anyone…
TROY, Mich. (Jan. 29, 2019) ̶ Meritor, Inc. today announced an expanded air disc brake aftermarket portfolio to include a new caliper and additional brake pad offerings. The new remanufactured caliper for the ADB22x application enhances a portfolio that includes calipers…
As brake emissions continue to trend toward the spotlight, several companies are developing solutions. In 2018, The BRAKE Report spoke with MANN+HUMMEL about its brake dust filter. This week, we spoke with Christophe Rocca-Serra, founder of Tallano Technology. His company’s…
Cannibals, very young talent, women who beat men and seasoned champions: in 2018, the Motorsports world brought us many stories. We collected 10 incredible ones, all different, but all the same in the use of Brembo brakes, and we have…
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FACTS & FIGURES OF BREMBO BRAKES FOR NASCAR CARS All NASCAR Cup Series enthusiasts have the number of their favorite driver inscribed on their hearts: some love 48 (Jimmie Johnson), some go crazy for…
Article by Juan Jesús García, PhD, Product Manager, Braking Systems in Applus IDIADA Part 1 of 4. Read previous TBR Technical Corner articles here. Introduction Brake judder is a phenomenon that normally occurs when braking at high speeds with low…
Camarillo, CA • December 2018 Wilwood’s Superlite 6R/ST road racing brake kit for the 2000-2009 Honda S2000 is engineered application-specific to provide the ultimate in durability, heat management, and championship performance in extreme on-track competition. All components are precision-machined for direct…
CARDONE Industries has announced its newest product line of brake solutions designed specifically to meet the needs of the heavy-duty aftermarket. Launching in 2019, CARDONE will unveil a complete heavy-duty brake program that includes air disc calipers, brake pads, rotors and…
All-makes truck and trailer parts business TRP has announced it can now supply remanufactured brake calipers for DAF Trucks’ LF rigid range. Remanufactured to OE-approved specification and described by DAF as offering “outstanding” value for money, the LF brake calipers…
Editor’s note: This is Part 2 of an ongoing series on counterfeit brake parts. Read Part 1 here. Plastic Brembo caliper covers are a great way to add a splash of color to a car. They’re inexpensive, they’re easy to buy…
Brembo color, design and performance highlight SEMA Silverado concepts LAS VEGAS, (October 30, 2018) – Brembo brakes will be featured as part of the Chevrolet exhibit at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, October 30 – November 2, on the…