Source: ZF announcement NORTHVILLE, Mich. – ZF announced that C.R. England, one of North America’s largest refrigerated transportation companies, will transition its entire fleet of 4,000 Freightliner and International trucks to MAXXUSTM L2.0 Air Disc Brakes. The company expects all…
FLORENCE, Ky. – Doug Dole, general manager of product strategy for Meritor, was the latest industry executive to “sit down” with The BRAKE Report. During the interview he discussed the consistent rise in the application of air disc brakes (ADB)…
VIOLA, Wisc. — Racing, whether it be on a road course or a dirt oval is a delicate balance of horsepower and braking, so it’s no surprise that the S&S Cycle racing program has partnered with the high-performance braking experts…
Source: Champion Racing Association announcement Salem, IN – Officials of Champion Racing Association (CRA) Powered by JEGS and PFC Brakes have announced that PFC Brakes will continue as a marketing partner with CRA for the 2022 race season. PFC Brakes…
Source: DuraBrake announcement SANTA CLARA, Calif. — DuraBrake has introduced its new Alto line of air disc brake (ADB) calipers for the North American heavy-duty market. DuraBrake’s Alto line is a new caliper and not rebuilt from caliper cores, saving…
Source: STUTTGART, GERMANY — Porsche developed internally ventilated disc brakes in 1965 for its motorsports programs. The following article was published in the company’s magazine, Porsche Christophorus Magazine, issue 401 and reprinted on the company’s media website. Racing technology for…
Source: Genesis announcement SEOUL – Genesis has revealed the second generation of the G90, its flagship large our-door sedan including a plethora of luxury features as well as numerous performance and platform enhancements, including adjustable brake modes. G90 is equipped…
As the Chief Operations Officer at Brakes To Go, Jonathan R. Ganther is in charge of directing and managing all service operations for the company. In addition to his supervisory responsibilities, Jonathan takes a hands-on approach to customer service, personally…
FRANKFURT, Germany – Continental recently posted a three-part series of articles on its website providing its vision of future braking systems. Below is part two: Hydraulic Brake Systems for Future Mobility – Wheel Brakes Contribute to Sustainability. Article one: The…
SÃO PAULO – Autosport.com posted an interesting article on the latest developments of Ferrari’s Formula 1 brake systems which were tried at Sunday’s F1 event in Brazil. The article, which can be viewed, along with a variety of images, by…
Source: ZF Aftermarket announcement FRIEDRICHSHAFE, Germany — It’s the time of year when automotive workshops are busy making appointments for customers wanting their summer tires swapped for winter parts. This appointment should be used as an opportunity for workshops to…
Troy, Mich. — This is the fourth article in a series of four by Narcís Molina, Project Manager, Braking Systems in Applus IDIADA, about the relationship between brake creep groan and brake squeal in disc brakes. Relationship of Brake Creep…
Source: PFC Brakes announcement CLOVIS, S.C. – Due to increased demand for a longer-lasting friction from today’s last-mile delivery fleets, PFC Brakes introduces the 2175.20 CarbonMetallic® Brake Pad. Using the same manufacturing technology and quality measures as used in developing…
Source: Zimmermann announcement SINSHEIM, Germany — How does a car come to a halt as quickly as possible? With an optimally working brake and, of course, with good tires adapted to the weather. While tires are usually changed and checked…
Troy, Mich. — This is the third article in a series of four by Narcís Molina, Project Manager, Braking Systems in Applus IDIADA, about the relationship between brake creep groan and brake squeal in disc brakes. Relationship of Brake Creep…
Source: Keronite post HAVERHILL, U.K. — The automotive industry places a lot of focus on replacing heavier iron components with lightweight alternatives such as aluminum or carbon composite. This is especially true in high-performance vehicles for motorsport, where every kilogram…
Source: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems announcement ELYRIA, Ohio – Consider these three demands of modern full-function air dryer technology: more dry air for the systems today’s trucks depend on; improved energy efficiency; and air system diagnostics. The new Bendix® AD-HFi™…
Troy, Mich. — This is the second article in a series of four by Narcís Molina, Project Manager, Braking Systems in Applus IDIADA, about an investigation of the relationship between brake creep groan and brake squeal in disc brakes. Relationship…
Troy, Mich. — This is the first article in a series of four by Narcís Molina, Project Manager, Braking Systems in Applus IDIADA, about an examination of the relationship between brake creep groan and brake squeal in disc brakes. 1.…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has opened an investigation of Haldex brake components following complaints from users about alleged overheating of the brakes which led to fires. According to documents…
Source: GALFER post BARCELONA — GALFER, the Spanish manufacturer of high-quality brake systems, offers riders the chance to choose the best solution for their brakes regardless of the type of terrain they will be navigating. GALFER products are available for…
Source: Graz University of Technology post “We have a problem, and nobody knows how big it is,” says TU Graz researcher Peter Fischer. But one thing is certain: brakes cause more particulate matter (PM) emissions than internal combustion engines (ICE)…
Source: ZF announcement FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany — Public perception of electric vehicles (EVs) is often reduced to the electric drivetrain, which is reliable and requires little maintenance. But the brakes and chassis systems of these cars are perhaps more susceptible to…
The following article was written by Scott Cummings, Senior Scientist, Transportation Technology Center, Inc. and Sawan Dumbre, Senior Product Development Engineer, TTX Company and posted on Railway Age. The post, excerpted here, covers the results of an investigation of rail…
Source: Brembo announcement DETROIT — Brembo, the world leader and acknowledged innovator of brake technology, will supply the fixed aluminum brake calipers as the stopping partner of choice for the all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E GT and GT Performance Edition. Brembo’s…