NEW CASTLE, PA–From the Canfield Fair to Jurassic Park, the giants of the entertainment industry look to Velocity Magnetics Inc. for a very specialized product. The company specializes in permanent magnetic frictionless motion-control braking and launching systems made primarily for the amusement…
WASHINGTON––The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said Monday it will drop rules first proposed in 2012 that would have required automakers to install brake-throttle override systems to prevent runaway vehicles. The regulation was proposed by the National Highway Traffic…
DETROIT, Mich.–Ford introduced the new 2.3L High Performance Package for the 2020 Mustang EcoBoost at the 2019 New York International Auto Show last month. The new package, comes with trick brake coolers. When developing the 2.3L High Performance Package, Ford didn’t forget about slowing…
Shimano’s formidable 4-piston Saint gravity brakes make other stopping systems feel like dragging a foot in the dirt. That’s what Singletracks.com says. Singletracks.com’s Brian Gerow reviewed Shimano’s XT 4-piston brakes, and the website reports that several readers asked how the XT…
DETROIT, Mich.–Volkswagen is the first manufacturer to start testing a brake dust collection unit. Not only will it keep brakes from polluting the highways, but it should pay dividends for the company when it comes to consumer surveys. Cancer causing…
DETROIT, Mich.–New Volvos will harness cloud-based communication technology to alert each other about obstacles and road hazards ahead, according to a report from The CarConnection.com. Initially, the system launches across Europe for the 2020 model year. Volvo told The Car…
Camarillo, CA • April 2019 – Wilwood’s new Speed Xtreme SX6R brake kits provide the ultimate in super-car performance and style for high-horsepower street, autocross, track experience events and over-the-top customs. SX6R brake kits are engineered for direct-fit on the…
NEW YORK, NY–Lyft started yanking its e-bikes out of New York City earlier this month when numerous reports of braking problems surfaced. That withdrawal is now extending to other cities where Lyft operates bike sharing programs. The issue does not…
Silver Eagle Manufacturing Equips Bendix Air Disc Brakes and Valves on Specialized Wheeled Equipment ELYRIA, Ohio – April 15, 2019 – “We do a lot of fun and interesting things,” said President and Chairman Gary Gaussoin, describing Portland, Oregon-based Silver Eagle Manufacturing…
MCHENRY, Ill. – Raybestos® has added virtual kits to its online catalog, giving distributors the flexibility to go to market to their installer customers with a pad and rotor kit for popular applications. Distributors still purchase the specific brake pad…
Denver, CO – APC Automotive Technologies, LLC (APC), a leading supplier of automotive, light truck and heavy-duty replacement parts, has announced key promotions and personnel assignments to enhance the overall organization and impact of its national sales force. Mike Barto,…
The Right Maintenance Choices Directly Impact Safety and Total Cost of Ownership ELYRIA, Ohio – March 27, 2019 – There was a time when the North American market for commercial vehicle air disc brakes was a little less crowded – and…
Exclusive promotion for professional technicians runs April 1 to May 31, 2019 Carson, CA – Centric Parts, a division of APC Automotive Technologies and North America’s leading manufacturer and supplier of aftermarket brake and chassis components and systems, has just…
New Adjustment Mechanism and Premium Friction Elevate Bendix® ADB22X™ Performance ELYRIA, Ohio – March 19, 2019 – The Bendix® ADB22X™, North America’s leading air disc brake on Class 6-8 commercial vehicle wheel-ends, has gotten even better, with next-generation improvements that…
Transform Your Shop with Cutting-Edge Designs MCHENRY, Ill. – March 19, 2019 – Raybestos® has added two new designs to its cabinet collection – the Raybestos large-sized product-filled cabinet and the Raybestos “Into the Future” collector’s edition medium-sized cabinet –…
Bendix® Versajust® GS™ Slack Adjuster Offers Optimized Brake Performance, Improved Drum Life, and Extended Brake Lining Life ELYRIA, Ohio – March 15, 2019 – For years, fleets and owner-operators have enjoyed the improved brake drum life, lining life, and fuel…
Includes SUV, Truck, Luxury Vehicle Applications MCHENRY, Ill., March 06, 2019 – Raybestos® has expanded its specialty line of Performance Rotors, adding 60 new part numbers to cover even more popular performance applications, according to Kristin Grons, marketing manager for…
Delphi Technologies outperformed the competition in brake pad tests on a VW Touareg. The Delphi Technologies’ pad delivered exceptional stopping power, control and brake fade stability, while braking quietly and wearing less. Delphi Technologies achieved the optimal balance between noise,…
All the trends for the braking components of the premier bike racing series Brembo brakes on 100 percent of the MotoGP bikes for the 2019 season too, but each rider with a personalized approach DETROIT, (March 4, 2019) – For…
If you haven’t bought a bicycle in a while, you might be surprised at the revolution in braking. Hydraulic disc brakes with calipers and pads entered the market around 1997, first appearing as aftermarket equipment on mountain bikes. They’ve become…
Autopart International has added brake pads to its OEF3 line of products. According to the company’s website: OEF3 Semi-Metallic and OEF3 Ceramic Pads provide superior grade friction in an entry level pad that has been designed to meet or exceed…
As people upgrade the engine and handling performance of their vehicle, a natural progression (and a necessary one at that) is to upgrade to a big brake kit (BBK). However, merely adding a larger rotor and caliper may not achieve…
Few people can say they’ve ever bought a brake company. João Pinheiro can assert, with only a slight exaggeration, that he’s bought a stake in three of them. He works for the boutique asset management firm Intermoney Gestión as an…