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Telsa is recalling 55,000 2021-2023 Model X SUVs for brake-fluid issue

Tesla Recalls Model X for Brake Fluid Issue

AUSTIN, Texas – Tesla, Inc., has agreed to recall certain model-year 2021-2023 Tesla Model X sport-utility vehicles (SUVs) that might have an issue with the brake fluid-level indication system. The 54,676 vehicles within the recall population might have been produced…

Retired Chrysler brake engineer Paul Stolof has joined PureForge

OEM Brake Engineer Stoloff Joins PureForge

PONTIAC, Mich. – Retired, renowned brake engineer and authority Paul Stoloff has joined the fast-growing team of experts at PureForge® braking systems. Discussing the ability to bring Stoloff out of retirement to join the PureForge team, CEO Gordon Heidacker said, “Paul is…

EBC Apollo Big Brake kits now for Nissan 370Z and Infiniti 37S

EBC Adds Apollo Brake Kits for 370Z, G37S

NORTHAMPTON, U.K. — EBC Brakes Racing’s Apollo Big Brake Kits are now available for the Nissan 370Z (model year 2008-2021) and Infiniti G37S (2008-2015) high-performance coupes popular for discerning drivers. The company claims Apollo Big Brake Kits “represent the ultimate…

Brembo says the Singapore GP is tough on brakes

Singapore GP Rated Tough on Brakes

STEZZANO, Italy – This weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix, the final one of the summer and one of the few which has not seen a Max Verslappen victory in six starts, is one of the toughest on brakes, according to Brembo…

EBC Brakes Racing's new updated Apollo Big Brake kits for Honda Civic Type R

EBC Apollo Big Brake Kits for Civic Type R

NORTHAMPTON, U.K. — EBC Brakes Racing has updated its Apollo Big Brake Kitsfor the EP3 Honda Civic Type R (2001-2005) which is designed for more extreme track/race-car setups requiring increased clearance from suspension components. Apollo Big Brake Kits have been…

EBC Brakes Racing has added Apollo Big Brake Kits for BMW 1- and 2-Series models

EBC Big Brakes for BMW M1, M2-Series

NORTHAMPTON, U.K. — EBC Brakes Racing has added an Apollo Big Brake Kits for four different BMW models. The four applications for the new EBC Brakes Racing’s Apollo Big Brake kits are: Complete with British-engineered six-piston calipers and all the…

EBC added big brake kits for the Supra GR

EBC Adds Supra GR Big Brake Kits

NORTHAMPTON, U.K. – EBC Brakes has taken a giant leap forward in the performance braking market with the introduction of its all-new Apollo Big Brake Kits for the Toyota GR Supra, designed to deliver unparalleled stopping power and upgrade capabilities.…

Brembo engineers say the upcoming Monza GP is hardest on brakes

Brembo Says Monza Toughest on Brakes

STEZZANO, Italy — The Formula 1 teams will be dealing with a track this coming weekend in Italy, which is very demanding on their cars’ brakes, according to the technicians at Brembo. On a scale of 1 to 5, the…

Brembo engineers say the upcoming Dutch Grand Prix is one of the easiest on F1 brakes

Brembo: ​Dutch Grand Prix Easy on Brakes

STEZZANO, Italy — Re-energized after the summer break, Formula 1 kicks off again in the Netherlands where the orange tide will be repeated in the stands, as testified by more than 300,000 spectators last year. According to the Brembo technicians,…

Dan Sandberg discussed the brake industry with TBR

Sandberg on the Brake Industry

Dan Sandberg spent has spent some 25 years in the braking industry, originally, in a variety of roles including president, with Hayes Lemmerz International Inc., then 16 years as the president/chief-executive officer of Brembo North America, Inc. He retired from…

The Spa circuit is challenging for F1 brakes

Spa F1 Circuit Tough on Brakes

STAVELOT, Belgium — The Spa-Francorchamps Circuit, next stop this weekend on the Formula One schedule, is a demanding circuit for brakes, according to the Brembo technicians. On a scale of 1 to 5, the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa is…

DBA outlined its range of performance brake pads

DBA Performance Brake Pads

SILVERWATER, Australia — Having led the market in producing high quality brake rotors for decades, Disc Brake Australia (DBA) more recently has also become synonymous with OE-replacement and performance brake pads. In this article the company examines the current Performance…

Honda is recalling 124,077 vehicles for potential brake failure

Honda, Acura Recall for Potential Brake Failure

TORRANCE, Calif. – American Honda Motor Co. will recall 124,077 Honda and Acura vehicles due to the potential for them to suffer brake failure. The vehicles in question, certain model-year 2020-2021 Honda Civic, 2020-2023 Honda Ridgeline, 2020-2021 Honda Passport, 2021-2022…

The new 2024 BMW X1 M35i features optional M-Compound braking system

BMW X1 M35i Gets Unique Brake Option

Woodcliff Lake, N.J. – BMW has added a distinctive performance model to the top of the BMW X1 small sport-utility vehicle (SUV) range, one with an optional unique braking system. The new 2024 BMW X1 M35i xDrive builds on the…