Source: NUCAP announcement TORONTO – NUCAP, an innovation firm and manufacturer headquartered in Toronto, announced a new partnership with leading retailer Canadian Tire to offer its flagship NRS Galvanized Brake Pads. Designed and manufactured in Toronto, NRS Galvanized Brake Pads…
Source: Veoneer announcement STOCKHOLM — The automotive technology company, Veoneer, Inc. (NYSE: VNE and SSE: VNE SDB), has completed the divestiture of its U.S. brake control business to ZF Friedrichshafen AG. The parties will collaborate on a transition plan for…
Source: SBS Friction A/S announcement SVENDBORG, Denmark – A new online selection tool from SBS Friction A/S makes it easy to find the best match between motorcycle and riders braking preferences. Some riders prefer more stopping power than others, some…
Source: AP Racing announcement COVENTRY, U.K. – High performance brake and clutch system manufacturer, AP Racing, has partnered with BAC (Briggs Automotive Company) to develop the new generation of the BAC Mono supercar. The leading motorsport and OEM component supplier…
Authentic Vision provides anti-counterfeiting and authentication technologies designed to protect your organization’s investments in product innovation, brand value, and reputation while creating new opportunities to increase trust and engagement with consumers. In this episode of Coffee Brake, Brian Hagman talks…
Source: Knorr-Bremse MUNICH – With its retrofittable turning assistant Pro-Fleet Assist+, powered by Mobileye®, Knorr-Bremse, the global market leader for braking systems and other rail and commercial vehicle systems, is making another effective contribution to greater traffic safety in Europe.…
Source: J. Juan Brake Systems post BARCELONA, Spain – Konstancja Laskowska is J. Juan’s new Business Development Director. At the orders of Alessio Caputo, J. Juan Chief Commercial Officer, Konstancja takes over the business development department of areas of extreme…
Source: Applus IDIADA This article is the first of three TBR Technical Corners by Narcis Molina, Project Manager, Braking Systems in Applus IDIADA, about finding the optimal braking system for a vehicle. This article presents a methodology that incorporates a 1D…
Source: Turnology.com post CLOVER, S.C. – Performance Friction (PFC) has been proving its products very effective in the road racing world, particularly in Trans Am, where several front-runners have equipped their cars with the ZR94 brake package to great effect.…
Source: Chamption Brands announcement CLINTON, Mo. – Champion Oil, a major player in development and manufacturing of racing and performance products, unveiled more SKUs of motor oils specifically formulated to maximize the demands of today’s high-performance street vehicles. Champion Modern…
Source: The following article about the overall brake-dust issue was posted by Deaglán Ó Meachair on BrakeBetter.com. WICKLOW, Ireland – In this article, we will revisit the topic of brake dust, and look at some of the devices that are…
Source: design, products & applications post SOUTH BELOIT, Ill. – From cars to off-highway and autonomous industrial vehicles, electrification is the future. To achieve electrification, original-equipment manufacturers (OEM) are required to design new vehicle platforms to accommodate dual drivetrains. This…
Source: Australian Car Mechanic post YALLOURN, Australia – Penrite Racing Supercars and Bathurst winner, David Reynolds, was brought in by DBA (Disc Brakes Australia) to drive two European vehicles back to back, one fitted with an OEM (original equipment manufacturer)…
Source: NRS Brakes announcement TORONTO – Bringing together modern design and technology in vehicles and brake pads, NRS Brakes has launched a new line of premium galvanized pads exclusively for the 2020 Volkswagen Jetta. Supporting the Jetta’s already sleek and…
Source: Champion Brands announcement CLINTON, Mo. – Champion Brands, LLC, a global leader in blending and packaging chemicals and lubricants, is now bottling, labeling and packaging private label alcohol hand sanitizer for the racing and performance aftermarket industry. “Champion has…
Source: Continental announcement SCHWALBACH, Germany – The technology company Continental is expanding its product range for repairs of electric parking brakes in the independent aftermarket. Starting now, workshops and dealers can order both motors and preassembled caliper-motor units as original…
Source: Hot Rod Magazine posted the following article by Marlan Davis for its consumer audience explaining disc brake friction codes. LOS ANGELES – All street-legal disc brake pads sold in the U.S. feature DOT-mandated friction codes and other data marked…
Source: Wilwood Engineering announcement CAMARILLO, Calif. – Wilwood Engineering announced two new long-stud racing rotors with hubs as OEM replacements. These rotors feature the weight-savings, strength and dependability racers have come to expect from Wilwood, with the addition of 3.14”…
Source: The following is excerpted from a Fleet Equipment post by David Sickels on the efficacy of Level 2 safety systems in today’s commercial vehicles. Level 2 automation has been a game-changer in terms of safety for about a decade…
Source: The Lotus Forums post NORFOLK, U.K. – Lotus Aftersales has revised its pricing for brake and clutch components to be more competitive with third-party offerings following a review of its pricing structure. Lotus cars received feedback from its dealers…
Alistair Fergusson is Group Managing Director for Alcon Components Ltd. In this episode, Fergusson provides an update on Alcon’s current business situation and how they weathered the pandemic storm. About Alcon Alcon is a designer and manufacturer of ultra-high quality,…
NORTHAMPTON, U.K. – EBC Brakes, a leading manufacturer of high-performance and motorsports brake pads and discs/rotors, has simplified the process of finding the right parts for customers with its online Pad Selector Tool. To determine the proper EBC components for…
Source: Industrial Vehicle Technology post COLUMBIA CITY, Ind. – Warner Electric has released its new W134 brake friction material – the result of five years of independent development. Designed to provide consistent and reliable braking performance in heavy-duty powertrain applications.…
Source: Continental announcement SCHWALBACH, Germany – The technology company Continental is supplementing its portfolio of ATE brand brake fluids for the automotive aftermarket with a new premium product in OE quality – ATE Super DOT 5.1. Combining a high wet…
Source: Knorr-Bremse announcement Munich – Knorr-Bremse, a global market leader for braking and other systems for rail and commercial vehicles, has introduced freight-car brake blocks for the original equipment manufacturer market designed for quieter performance than existing brakes. At its…