Source: The following is excerpted from a post on autevolution.com concerning criticism of the braking capabilities of the new Lamborghini Aventador SVJ LP770-4, 759-horsepower supercar capable of going from 0-62 miles per hour in 2.8 seconds. SANT’AGATA BOLOGNESE, Italy –…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Toyota has made several major revisions to its iconic GR Supra sports car/GT (Gran Turismo) for the 2021 model year, ranging from more power for the 3.0 Premium version, to a limited-edition A91 model to a new-for-North…
Source: Road&Track post DETROIT – General Motors issued a stop-sale order to dealers Sept. 24th for 2020 model-year Corvettes, per Corvetteactioncenter.com. The order and its associated recall has to do with material contamination within the car’s electronic brake boost system.…
Source: EssentiallySports!.com posted the following explanation as to what caused the brakes on Sebastian Vettel’s Ferrari to fail during the Italian Grand Prix MODENA, Italy – Six laps into the recent Italian Grand Prix at Monza, Sebastian Vettel had to…
CHATHAM, Mass. – I get it. A week in the 2020 Genesis G70 AWD 3.3T Sport convinced me the Korean upstart was deserving of the awards it won after its 2019 introduction and worthy competition for the storied German sport…
Source: carthrottle.com post STYRIA, Austria – Maverick Viñales’ Styrian motorcycle Grand Prix ended in a terrifying fashion at the weekend, with the Monster Energy Yamaha rider forced to abandon his bike at high speeds following a loss of front brake…
Source: The following CNET Road Show post by Steven Ewing explains how modifying the brake-control software on the Volvo S60 Polestar transforms the sport sedan’s performance. ROCKLEIGH, N.J. – In the two years since I first drove the Polestar Engineered…
Source: Ford Motor Company announcement DEARBORN, Mich. – Ford Motor Company is issuing two safety recalls in North America including one covering certain 2020 Mustangs with potentially compromised advance driver assistance systems (ADAS). According to the company’s announcement, “Affected vehicles…
Source: SlashGear post STUTTGART, Germany – The 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL 55 AMG F1 Edition is an iconic unicorn in the world of premium sports cars. Only 55 units were built through 2001, and it was based on the Formula One…
Source: Applus IDIADA This TBR Technical Corner is the first in a series of three articles on the impact that different friction materials have on corrosion-induced brake judder —both at system and vehicle levels— during the removal of rust by Narcis…
Source: Parts Authority announcement LAKE SUCCESS, NY – Parts Authority, one of the largest distributors of automotive and truck parts to the aftermarket auto parts industry throughout the United States, named Dan Lelchuk Senior Vice President of Business Development –…
Source: AutopartsUK announcement GLASGOW, Scotland – After recently reopening its network of branches, AutopartsUK has implemented strict social-distancing measures throughout its headquarters in Glasgow. This includes a one-way system in its warehouse to minimize the risk of breaking the two-meter…
Source: Motor Cycle News post REDDITCH, U.K. – Royal Enfield have issued a recall for the Interceptor 650, Continental GT and Himalayan motorcycles to fix a potential problem with corroding Bybre brake calipers. The firm have recalled 15,200 bikes across…
Source: Excerpt from extensive Jack Ewing post on The New York Times Wheels page about how the pandemic will impact the auto industry. And, any major impact on the overall industry will affect major suppliers like those in the braking…
Source: The following is excerpted from a history of carbon-fiber brakes in Formula 1 race cars by Lawrence Butcher posted on the English site MotorSport. Until the early 1980s, Formula 1 used cast iron brake discs and aluminum calipers not…
Source: NHTSA NEW YORK, N.Y. – Piaggio has agreed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to recall certain models of its Aprilia motorcycles due to potential front brake issues, thus joining two other manufacturers who also use brakes supplied…
Source: NHTSA announcement MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – Ducati North America will recall certain 2017-2017 Ducati Superleggera motorcycles to rectify an issue with the front brakes. According to the federal National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) safety recall report (for recall…
Source: NHTSA ATLANTA – Triumph Motorcycles America has agreed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to recall certain 2018-2020 models due to a potential front-brake-pad issue in which the friction material could separate from the backing plate. NHTSA’s…
Source: Muscle Cars & Trucks post DEARBORN, Mich. – With 480 horsepower, 420 pounds-feet of torque and a curb weight of 3,705 pounds, the 2020 Ford Mustang Bullitt requires appropriate stopping power to manage its power, and its weight. Hence…
The key to good brakes is designing them to meet – or exceed – the demands of the application. The brakes which haul down a Formula 1 racer from 200 miles per hour to strolling speeds in a matter of…
Source: FMSI announcement AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – FMSI () announced it will cancel its June 2020 Brake Weekend event in Naples Fla. due to the coronavirus pandemic sweeping across the world. “Although we are very disappointed, there is nothing more…
CHATHAM, Mass. – A variety of industry analysts and research firms publish market studies of the brake/friction universe on an ongoing basis, carving up the braking world into numerous segments and niches. On an irregular basis, we will present information…
Source: Sparta Evolution announcement Kent, Wash. – Mark Joseph, Chief Operating Officer of Sparta Evolution, has confirmed that he is repurposing several CNC machines to manufacture components for various medical equipment such as life support ventilators, respirators and other medical…
Source: Knorr-Bremse announcement Munich – The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is also leading to far-reaching adaptation measures at Knorr-Bremse. Substantial proportions of customers and suppliers in Europe have temporarily shut down their production plants. Many customers have also…
UNTERFÖHRING, Germany – LSP, which provides brake-by-wire systems to virtually the entire field of Formula E racing teams, has introduced two new systems for that series as well as for more even more-powerful racers. Historic experience and data from the…