TAM CERAMICS AT A GLANCE Located in Niagara Falls, New York, with about 100 employees Maker of engineered ceramic powders, including components for brake pads In addition to brakes, major applications of TAM Ceramics products include thermal-barrier coatings for aerospace…
Efficiency enhancements further strengthen the new Cascadia’s industry-leading performance LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Jan. 07, 2019 – Today, Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) introduced the first SAE Level 2 automated truck in series production in North America with the latest enhancements…
Stellar one-off version of the luxury sports car features controls made from meteoritic material, extra-terrestrial surface patterns, illuminated constellations on the centre console and 3D-printed components – BMW Individual takes exclusivity in design and material selection into a whole new…
Dan Milot works for ZF, where he is Senior VP Brake Engineering; Active Safety Division. Earlier this year he spoke with The BRAKE Report about ZF’s Integrated Brake Control (IBC). In this Q&A he discusses his responsibilities and leadership philosophy.…
BRUSSELS, Belgium, December 20, 2018 – WABCO Holdings Inc. (NYSE: WBC), the leading global supplier of braking control systems and other advanced technologies that improve the safety, efficiency and connectivity of commercial vehicles, today announced that it has signed a…
THE ABB FIA FORMULA E CHAMPIONSHIP HAS UNDERGONE REVOLUTIONARY CHANGES: IMPROVED ENGINES, BATTERIES, AND BRAKING SYSTEMS. WHEN THE GAME GETS TOUGH, BREMBO STARTS PLAYING! The fifth season of the ABB FIA Formula E championship begins December 15 with the Ad…
Nissan is recalling 150,000 vehicles in Japan after determining they did not undergo proper inspections before being shipped from the manufacturing plant. Nissan has had several brake-related recalls recently. A significant part of the testing failure involved brakes. Although details…
Perhaps one of the best-respected names in performance braking, Alcon Pro System Brakes highlighted some of its best brake systems for street and competition use at SEMA 2018. Their newest offerings for the aftermarket/street market are the RC4 and RC6. These big…
MCHENRY, Ill. – Nov. 6, 2018 – Charles Ruder of Brake & Equipment Warehouse in Minneapolis, Minnesota hit the jackpot as the lucky winner of the Raybestos® 1953 Chevrolet® pickup truck, the company announced during a special booth reception at the Automotive…
Vehicle emissions don’t come from just a tailpipe. German auto supplier Mann + Hummel has developed a filter that captures 80 percent of dust pollution from disc brakes before it reaches the air. Reducing brake dust, especially in city centers…
Two tutorials have been added to enhance attendee experiences at the 36th Annual SAE International Brake Colloquium and Exhibition, which will be held Oct. 14-17, at the JW Marriott Desert Springs, Palm Desert, Calif. The tutorials will include: Tutorial: An Introduction…
Wilwood’s championship-proven road racing brake system is now available for the 2000-2006 BMW E46 M3 platform. This system is engineered application-specific for production-based chassis using the factory hydraulics and all-dynamic electronic controls. Competition Aerolite 6R/ST front calipers are paired in…
All trailer and aftermarket topics on show in outdoor area D107 Third-generation trailer EBS systems with added functions Next generation trailer air disk brake Knorr-Bremse, the global market leader for braking systems and a leading supplier of other rail and…
The suite of advanced driver-assist systems includes Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning, High Beam Assist and Rear Automatic Braking Nissan is introducing Safety Shield 360, a suite of six…
RAYONG, Thailand, Sept. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — WABCO Holdings Inc., a leading global supplier of technologies and services that improve the safety, efficiency and connectivity of commercial vehicles, recently announced the inauguration of a new advanced production base in Rayong, Thailand, to support increased local demand…
Prime condition brake fluid is crucial for optimal brake function ZF Aftermarket experts recommend replacement at regular intervals Changing the brake fluid minimizes corrosion The quality of brake fluid is crucial for optimum brake function. The more water that has…
Disc brake sets new standards of economy in the class up to 19 kNm brake torque Single-piston design means lower weight Quick and efficient adaptation to specific applications and regional require-ments Optional Active Caliper Release (ACR) delivers fuel savings The…
SYNACT air disc brake will bring further improvements in the cost of vehicle operation, maintenance and repairs SYNACT leverages the opportunities presented by digitization Optional Active Caliper Release (ACR) delivers fuel savings At the 2018 IAA Commercial Vehicles show in…
Latest News Software May Allow Sprinters to Roll in Park January 12, 2022 SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. – Daimler Vans USA, LLC is recalling almost 50,000 model-year 2019-2021 Mercedes-Benz… Airfree Brake System for Trains from Siemens January 12, 2022 Source: Siemens…
Joe Muscedere is General Manager – Foundation Brakes, Front Steer Axles and Wheel Ends for Meritor. Headquartered in Troy, MI, Meritor is a leading global supplier of drivetrain, mobility, braking and aftermarket solutions for commercial vehicle and industrial markets. In…