Source: Continental announcement ALLENTOWN, Penn. – Continental offers an exceptional range of replacement brake fluids under the ATE brand that are specially formulated to meet specific vehicle performance and safety requirements. The full portfolio includes ATE Super DOT 5.1, a…
Source: Continental announcement ALLENTOWN, Penn.- Continental has expanded its ATE Disc Brake Rotors (www.ate-na.com) program with 25 new SKUs for European makes, boosting the application coverage for European vehicles to more than 87 percent. The program, which also delivers exceptional…
Source: Galfer Bike announcement BARCELONA – GALFER, the Spanish brake parts brand, is factory-supplying its brake discs for the new revolutionary Orbea e-bikes: Orbea Gain for the road and Orbea Rise for mountain biking. Galfer Bike continues to grow in…
Source: Cyclist post LONDON, U.K. – Disc brakes. First endurance bikes had them, which was easy to justify. Their more consistent performance was a natural fit on rough roads in often changeable weather conditions. Then aero race bikes got them,…
Source: Sportscar Vintage Racing Association announcement SOUTHLAKE, Texas – Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) announced that Hawk Performance is its “Official Brake Pad.” “SVRA and Hawk have a great history together,” said Tony Parella, SVRA CEO and majority owner of…
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: Applus IDIADA Article by Juan Jesús García, PhD, Product Manager, Braking Systems in Applus IDIADA Introduction ADELANTO, Calif. – During brake judder excitation, the hard points of suspension systems apply tri-dimensional forces into the sub-frame and vehicle body. Due to…
Source: Diesel News The following is excerpted from a post in Australia’s Diesel News on TRW aftermarket-brake components for the commercial-vehicle segment: ABS anti-lock braking systems, auto-response braking electronics, high-tech carbon and ceramic brake system materials have all contributed to…
Source: Carscoops.com PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Roush Performance has given the 2020 Ford F-150 Raptor a performance brake package, fresh styling and new options. Available to order now, the 2020 Raptor gains newly designed 18-inch and all-terrain tires, as well as…
Source: Meritor TROY, Mich. — Meritor, Inc. (NYSE: MTOR) has announced Meritor-branded, all-makes aftermarket air disc brake (ADB) rotors for linehaul, refuse, vocational, coach and trailer applications. “Adding these new part numbers to our comprehensive portfolio of aftermarket products reinforces our…
POWAY, Calif. – PureForge, based in Poway, California, has developed Atomic-Forged® brake rotor technology that makes metal tougher, differentiating its treated brake rotors from competitors as evidenced by an extensive portfolio of intellectual property including 20 issued patents and 11…
Source: Honda TORRANCE, Calif. – The 2020 Honda Civic Type R made its world debut at the recent Tokyo Auto Salon and will go on sale in the U.S. later this year. The new model year brings numerous changes and…
Source: Continental Allentown, Penn. – Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket, now offers a wide range of ATE Disc Brake Rotors to meet specific vehicle and customer applications. The rotors are precisely manufactured from the highest quality OEM materials to match…
Source: Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket ALLENTOWN, Penn. – Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket, now offers a wide range of ATE Disc Brake Rotors to meet specific vehicle and customer applications. The rotors are precisely manufactured from the highest quality…
LAS VEGAS – The following is excerpted from a post on TURNOLOGY.com from its coverage of this year’s SEMA show and the new Hawk Performance brake pads for the redesigned Toyota Supra. Hawk Performance took some time at SEMA to…
Source: Centric Parts CARSON, Calif. – Centric Parts, a division of APC Automotive Technologies and North America’s leading manufacturer and supplier of aftermarket brake and chassis solutions, earned the prestigious 2019 Best New Product Line award from the Import Vehicle…
Deaglán Ó Meachair established www.Brakebetter.com to improve the efficiency of the planet’s electric vehicle fleet, by offering the automotive industry the insight and support required to move from legacy systems and grasp the vast potential available through electrification. The following is…
Source: Raybestos McHenry, Ill. –Raybestos® has expanded its R-Line and Specialty line with the addition of new rotor part numbers for the 2019 RAM 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500, according to Kristin Grons, marketing manager for Brake Parts Inc LLC…
LONDON, U.K.–British automotive technology company Carbon Performance has manufactured a selection of 3D printed brake calipers using its new proprietary automated intelligent platform, SK3L370N. The SK3L370N platform automatically generates environmentally sustainable designs for 3D printed automotive parts using self-taught algorithms. According to Gilbert Peters,…
MCHENRY, Ill., June 24, 2019 – With the recent addition of four new air disc rotor part numbers to its specialty rotor line, Raybestos® now offers increased coverage for air disc applications, and intends to release additional part numbers later…
PORTLAND, OR–Ford Motor Co. is getting ready to launch the 2020 Explorer, a redesign of one of the company’s most important models. The Brake Report was with the automaker to test drive and shake down the new vehicle and talk…
LAKE FOREST, Ill.–The braking specialist brand from DRiV™, has launched a new composite rotor range that reduces weight by up to 30%, helping to enhance vehicle efficiency and improve braking performance. As a result of extensive R&D, the advanced rotors…
Allentown, PA June 4, 2019 – Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket is first to market with a new high-performance disc brake rotor for popular Mercedes-Benz applications. The new ATE Rotor features an improved version of the same two-piece pot and…
Lightweight materials are only part of the equation when it comes to what makes high-performance braking systems superior to factory equipment. The braking system in many mainstream cars is designed, engineered and built to a price point. With mass production…
DETROIT, Mich.–Ford has announced the all-new 2.3L High Performance Package for the 2020 Mustang EcoBoost. The new package includes various power and handling upgrades, as well as upgraded brakes. The Mustang EcoBoost 2.3L High Performance Package adds larger four-piston fixed calipers with…