Source: PFC Brakes announcement CLOVER, S.C. — Due to the increased demand for a longer lasting braking solution, PFC Brakes introduces ZERO FAILURES® rotors for the 2017-20 Ford F450 & F550. Using the same machining technology and quality measures as…
Source: FMSI announcement AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — The FMSI annual Brake Weekend held in Naples Florida is scheduled for October 1st to 3rd. This will be the most significant in person event to attend for the aftermarket brake industry for…
STANSTED, U.K. — There will be a distinct rail theme at EuroBrake 2021 with three technical sessions, a keynote presentation and a panel discussion shining a spotlight on lessons the automotive industry might be able to learn from the railway…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The 2021 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo with Premium Plus Package AWD packs virtually every modern bit of technology the Japanese company could engineer into the very manageable, competitively priced subcompact sport-utility/crossover-utility footprint. The compressed size coupled with…
LIVERPOOL, U.K. – Surface Transforms, which manufactures next-generation carbon ceramic brake discs for the automotive and aircraft industries, will receive a £1 million pound loan from the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, according to a recent report posted on BusinessLive.com.…
GERNO DI LESMO, Italy — A revised Brembo front-caliper will be added to the equipment used in this year’s 2021 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK or WSBK) by the Yamaha team. Gordon Ritchie wrote a piece recently posted on BikeSport…
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. – BMW of North America, LLC is recalling nine BMW X5 sport utility vehicles which may have improperly assembled front brakes. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-089 the…
CHATHAM, Mass – I was concerned about piloting the 2020 Ford Transit Cargo Van 150 LR AWD around the tight roads of Cape Cod, but thanks to precise steering, compliant suspension, excellent forward visibility, comfortable seating, good driver ergonomics and…
Source: Wilwood Engineering announcement Camarillo, Calif. – Wilwood Engineering’s new XR Race-Only Brake Fluid is the same extreme high-temperature fluid used in the most demanding race series, including Formula 1, World Rally Championship, FIA World Endurance, and Moto GP. XR…
This is the first of a three-part TBR Technical Corner article by Antonio Perez, Emissions and R&D Engineer, Powertrain Department at Applus IDIADA on brake dust emissions during real-world driving. Introduction There are many sources of traffic-related emissions, which are…
Source: Empa announcement DÜBENDORF, Switzerland – The broad introduction of particle filters reduced the emission of combustion-generated fine and ultrafine particles significantly. As a result, brake disc and tire abrasion are moving into the focus of public health experts and…
Source: The following is the second part of a two part TBR Technical Corner article written by Dr. Raj Shah, a Director at Koehler Instrument Company, Kora Farokhzadeh, Ph.D., an application scientist at Bruker Nano Surfaces, Tribology, Stylus and Optical…
Source: Knorr-Bremse announcement MUNICH – Knorr-Bremse has concluded an equipment contract with the train manufacturer Talgo for 23 new ECx long-distance trains. Beginning in 2023, the locomotive-drawn passenger railcars will expand Deutsche Bahn’s fleet for national and international long-distance services.…
Source: AP Racing announcement COVENTRY, U.K. – AP Racing, a world-renowned brake and clutch supplier, has been chosen by TOCA and the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) to supply critical performance components for an additional six years. All racecars on…
Source: MEYLE announcement Hamburg, Germany – The MEYLE mini-series X-Mas Season with MEYLE aired this week with an overview of the company’s innovative brake technology. The premise of the piece: as a safety-relevant component and one of the most frequently…
Source: AP Racing announcement COVENTRY, U.K. – AP Racing scored its 850th Formula 1 victory as a supplier of racing brake and clutch components during last weekend’s Sakhir Grand Prix. According to the company, “This outstanding result of cumulative victories…
Source: ZF Friedrichshafen AG announcement FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany – According to the experts at ZF Friedrichshafen AG, the braking systems of trucks and buses need special care during the colder seasons. This is because moisture can form in the compressed air…
Source: ZF announcement HANNOVER, Germany – The following is excerpted from an extensive overview of ZF Commercial Vehicle (CV) Systems summary of its off-highway commercial-vehicle braking solutions. Electronic Braking System EBS Electronic Braking System EBS – The Full Range of…
Source: The following is a LinkedIn post by Michael Jones Chief Engineer – Special Vehicles at Alcon Components Ltd on the future of braking. TAMWORTH, U.K. – The U.K. Government has recently announced its plans to bring forward the ban…
Source: The following is excerpted from a post on FordMuscle.com about the build of a project truck around a junked Ford F-100 pickup. Integral to the project are the use of a Baer Brake System which is discussed below. PHOENIX…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Hyundai has become the automaker which wants to provide something for everyone – except (at least for now) pickup trucks. Nine different sport utility (SUV) variants and 11(!) sedans where the Hyundai “H.” Within those numbers are…
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 –…
Source: Practical Motoring post CANBERRA, Australia – Brand-new Australian vehicles may soon be required to have autonomous emergency braking (AEB) as a standard feature. The Australian Federal Government will soon close applications for public comment on the proposal that it…
Source: ZF Aftermarket posted the following (excerpted here) for independent shops on how to approach customers to urge them to have their vehicles inspected prior to the winter season. The entire post can be viewed by clicking HERE. FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany…
Source: Mercedes-Benz announcement STUTTGART, Germany – In 1995 Mercedes-Benz presented a newly developed van that quickly advanced to become the reference model, characterizing an entire vehicle category. From the start of its development it was clear that both active and…