Source: NUCAP and Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. announcement TORONTO – The joint development agreement (JDA) between GRIPMetal, a subsidiary of NUCAP Industries and the key technology behind NUCAP Energy, and Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. (SBCL) to develop innovative, lightweight composite…
The following is excerpted from a recent consumer blog post by Goodyear Brakes offering information on determining when the time has come to change one’s brakes. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — How do you know when to change your brakes? A general…
Source: FDP Virginia announcement TAPPAHANNOCK, Va.– FDP Virginia Inc., which develops and sells Goodyear Brakes, announced today that it is introducing 63 new parts numbers to its line of premium brake pads, which are manufactured at its headquarters in Tappahannock,…
Source: Surface Transforms announcement LIVERPOOL, U.K. — Surface Transforms PLC, the U.K.’s only manufacturer of carbon-ceramic brakes for automotive use, have formed a partnership with the leading U.K. supercar track day organizer, RMA Track Days. The partnership has been crafted…
Source: SBS Friction A/S announcement SVENDBORG, Denmark — The central supplier of brake pads and rotors for the motorcycle and SxS industry, SBS Friction A/S will celebrate Christel Munk Pedersen’s (Chief Sales Officer – CSO) 25th anniversary with the company…
Source: Brembo announcement DETROIT – Brembo brakes stopped in Plymouth, Mich. July 25th to celebrate the automobile and the company’s 60th anniversary at the 42nd Annual Concours d’Elegance of America, to be held on the fairways of the Inn at…
Source: MB Dynamics announcement Cleveland – MB Dynamics, Inc., field-proven industry experts in the design, manufacture and supply of vibration test systems and equipment, including automotive buzz, squeak and rattle (BSR) test systems, steering and suspension component test systems; modal…
Source: ADVICS announcement TORRANCE, Calif. – In an ongoing effort to expand its current product offering for the North American aftermarket, ADVICS – the leader in advanced braking technology and member of the AISIN Group of companies – has launched…
Source: Bosch Auto Parts announcement Oakbrook, Ill. – Bosch, a leading global supplier of technology and services, has announced a new line of high-performance brake pads, specially designed for police pursuit vehicles. The Bosch Police Pursuit brake pads are manufactured…
CURNO, Italy — The following is excerpted from a post on Brembo’s website about the safety cars being used in the Superbike series to ensure track conditions are correct. These four Hyundai i30 Fastback Ns will be equipped with the…
Source: Surface Transforms announcement LIVERPOOL, U.K. — Surface Transforms PLC, a U.K.-based internationally recognized developer, manufacturer and supplier of carbon-ceramic materials and the U.K.’s only manufacturer of carbon-ceramic brakes for automotive use, has appointed HCF Brake Systems as its representative…
Source: Brembo announcement DETROIT — Brembo, the world leader and innovator of brake technology, received the Gold award, the highest recognition, from the Automotive Content Professionals Network (ACPN) for content on the company’s BremboParts.com aftermarket component online catalog. The annual…
Source: SBS announcement SVENDBORG, Denmark — Leading powersport distributor of premium motorcycle and UTV parts Tucker Powersports, has become the new official distributor of SBS brake products in the U.S. Tucker Powersports, the Texas-based wholesaler, will, with its wide warehouse…
Source: MAT Holdings announcement Long Grove, Ill. – MAT Holdings, Inc. has announced new automotive brake coverage across their Bendix® product lines, including Bendix® Premium, Fleet MetLok® and Stop by Bendix, for more than 63 million vehicles since the beginning…
DETROIT – The GM Authority recently posted an article by Francisco Cruz detailing the colored-caliper option which will be available on the upcoming Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing high-performance sedan. The piece revealed photos of the four colors – gray (standard), blue,…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Simple, straightforward, solid, good value – all terms which describe the 2021 Subaru Forester Limited and are indicative as to why this is the most popular of all Subaru models. Where for some the Impreza and Crosstrek…
Source: GALFER post BARCELONA — GALFER, the Spanish manufacturer of high-quality brake systems, offers riders the chance to choose the best solution for their brakes regardless of the type of terrain they will be navigating. GALFER products are available for…
The following is excerpted from a post on Process Control Today about the unique modular rotor brake package developed by Stromag, an Altra Industrial Motion company UNNA, Germany — A global demand for clean energy has caused the offshore wind…
Source: Surface Transforms announcement LIVERPOOL, U.K. — Surface Transforms PLC, a U.K.-based developer, manufacturer and supplier of carbon-ceramic materials, have launched a new carbon-ceramic brake disk kit for the Lamborghini Huracan. The kit uses proprietary next-generation carbon-ceramic material – CCST…
In this episode, Brian Hagman sits down with Chuck Greening, President of Greening, Inc. Chuck explains the many ways his organization serves the brake industry and provides his insights on the current topics impacting the automotive segment. Founded in 1964,…
Source: Brembo announcement DETROIT — Brembo, the world leader and acknowledged innovator of brake technology, will supply the fixed aluminum brake calipers as the stopping partner of choice for the all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E GT and GT Performance Edition. Brembo’s…
Source: AP Racing announcement COVENTRY, U.K. — AP Racing, the world-renowned brake and clutch supplier, has been selected by NASCAR as the sole brake system supplier for the 2022 Next Gen Cup Series. The U.K. business has been a major…
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has agreed to recall seven 2019-2021 model year Alfa Romeo Stelvio sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and two 2020-2021 model year Alfa Romeo Giulia four-door sedans due to a potentially defective anti-lock brake…
CHATHAM, Mass. – “Looks can be deceiving.” “You can’t tell a book by its cover.” These might be cliches in the American idiom, but unless you noticed the adjacent front and rear-door handles, the new Kia Carnival could easily pass…
Source: Meritor announcement YORK, S.C. — Meritor, Inc. (NYSE: MTOR) announced that its York, S.C. manufacturing facility has produced its one millionth air disc brake, contributing to Meritor’s production of more than 10 million air disc brakes worldwide since 1981.…