Source: The following is excerpted from a post by David A. Wood on CarComplaints.com on the settlement of a class-action lawsuit covering squeaking brakes on Audi Q7s. The settlement, which still has to be approved by a judge, covers 2017…
Source: Otto Zimmermann GmbH announcement SINSHEIM, Germany — With its proven original equipment (OE)-compliant quality, Zimmermann offers customers an optimal solution for light commercial vehicles (LCV). All common vans are covered by the range of equivalent spare parts. The rule…
Source: Alcon announcement TAMWORTH, U.K. – Alcon Components Ltd, the U.K.-based brake and clutch company, has launched its next generation of Civilian Armored Vehicle (CAV) brake upgrade kits, which are an extension of the existing range and now cater for…
Source: Volkswagen announcement HERNDON, Va. —The Volkswagen 2021 Arteon was named a 2021 TOP SAFETY PICK by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) when equipped with LED headlights and the Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) w/dynamic cornering lights, which are…
Source: TMD Friction announcement LEVERKUSEN, Germany – Leading aftermarket braking brand Mintex, a TMD Friction company, has launched five new brake pads, six brake discs and two brake shoe kits kickstarting its range extension plans for 2021. The new brake…
Source: Empa announcement DÜBENDORF, Switzerland – The broad introduction of particle filters reduced the emission of combustion-generated fine and ultrafine particles significantly. As a result, brake disc and tire abrasion are moving into the focus of public health experts and…
Source: Aeva announcement MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.– Aeva, Inc., a leader in next generation sensing and perception systems, announced a partnership with TuSimple, a global self-driving technology company, to deploy Aeva 4D LiDAR on TuSimple’s self-driving trucks. TuSimple is in a…
Source: Peter Holdireth solved the riddle of the rear drum brakes in Volkswagen’s new ID.4 electric crossover in the following post for The Drive. HERNDON, Va. – Drum brakes have all but disappeared from modern passenger cars. Sure, a few…
Source: Applus IDIADA This is the third and final TBR Technical Corners by Narcis Molina, Project Manager, Braking Systems in Applus IDIADA, about finding the optimal braking system for a vehicle. First article: TBR Technical Corner: Optimized Braking System Sizing…
Source: FLIR Systems announcement ARLINGTON, Va. – FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced the results from recent automatic emergency braking (AEB) tests that examined how adding a thermal sensor and fusing the data with a radar, a visible sensor, and…
Source: Applus IDIADA This article is the second of three TBR Technical Corners by Narcis Molina, Project Manager, Braking Systems in Applus IDIADA, about finding the optimal braking system for a vehicle. First article: TBR Technical Corner: Optimized Braking System Sizing…
Source: tiresandparts.com post LONDON – Delphi Technologies, a global provider of aftermarket service solutions, has added to its highly-proven braking program in Europe. In 2019 the company launched more than 130 new brake pads and discs for popular new vehicles,…
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: 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: NRS Brakes announcement TORONTO – NRS Brakes recently expanded its line of premium galvanized brake pads to include the 2020 Ford Transit Connect Passenger Wagon and Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van. The Ford Transit Connect line represents nearly 333,000…
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: Commercial Vehicle Workshop post BANBURY, U.K. – First Line Ltd. is a known aftermarket supplier and under its Borg & Beck brand offers a range of BECKTEC coated brake discs and double rubber shimmed brake pads that provides the…
Source: The following is excerpted from a long-term review of DBA Brakes 4×4 Survival Series posted by Off-Road.com. TORONTO – Brakes typically work fine…until they don’t. That is, your brakes’ performance is typically described based upon routine driving situations which…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Volkswagen Group of America will be recalling certain 2019 Arteon wheel-drive and front-wheel-drive sedans due to issues surrounding the vehicles’ braking systems. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, “The electronic brake booster pressure input rod…
Source: EBC Brakes NORTHAMPTON, U.K. – EBC Brakes Racing announced new additions to its product range: Fast Car ‘Best Brake Hardware’ award-winning RP-1 full race pad is now available for Audi A3, VW Golf, Seat Altea and Skoda Octavia. RP-1…
Source: Euro NCAP BRUSSELS – Euro NCAP has announced its Best in Class for 2019. The organization, which assesses crash worthiness, tested 55 vehicles last year and 41 achieved five stars, the top ranking and which made 2019 one of…
Source: CRP Automotive CRANBURY, N.J. – RP Automotive, a leading source of OE-quality replacement and service parts, offers Rein® Automotive Brake Vacuum Pumps for popular Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Rolls Royce, VW, and Volvo applications. Rein Automotive Brake Vacuum Pumps are…
Source: Modern Tire Dealer CRANBURY, N.J. – The new Rein Automotive Brake Vacuum Pumps from CRP Automotive for popular European makes are designed to improve braking power. The company says Rein Brake Vacuum Pumps provide vacuum power in vehicles that…
Source: MEYLE HAMBURG – With a new MEYLE KIT, the Hamburg manufacturer offers another cost-saving repair solution enabling replacement of defective ABS sensor and the sensor ring for specific vehicles – a solution that is currently only available through MEYLE.…
ORLANDO – The BRAKE Report recently sat down with Chris McCormick, chief engineer, brake design engineering at ZF’s Active Safety Division in Livonia, Mich. McCormick has worked with the ZF Group and its predecessor companies for more than 30 years…