Source: Applus IDIADA ADELANTO, Calif. – This is the second of three posts by Alvaro Esquer, Project Manager, ADAS in Applus IDIADA, about a study to determine the means of improving autonomous-emergency braking (AEB) performance in terms of efficiency and driver…
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: Applus IDIADA This is the first of three posts by Alvaro Esquer, Project Manager, ADAS in Applus IDIADA, about a study to determine the means of improving autonomous-emergency braking (AEB) performance in terms of efficiency and driver acceptance. Vehicle…
Source: Hawk Performance announcement GREENVILLE, S.C. — Hawk Performance, a recognized leader in high-performance braking systems, parts, and fluids, virtually slammed the brakes on the search for a marketing agency when it met Jackson, the Greenville, S.C.-based brand and motorsports…
Source: Knorr-Bremse announcement MUNICH – Knorr-Bremse AG, the global market leader for braking systems and a leading supplier of other safety-critical rail and commercial vehicle systems, reported virtually stable profit margins despite the impact of the global pandemic during the…
Source: Design World post SHAKOPEE, Minn. – KEB America has introduced its new High Capacity Load brake. The brakes use a spring-set (power-off) design and are electrically released. The brakes are offered in graduated sizes up to 3200Nm (2360 ft-lb).…
Source: Knorr-Bremse announcement Munich, June 25, 2020 – Knorr-Bremse, the global market leader for braking and other systems for rail and commercial vehicles, will work with Russian national rail operator RZD and the Russian Engineering Center for Railway Transport (ECRT)…
TORRANCE, Calif. — The all-new 2021 Acura TLX sport sedan, arriving at dealerships this fall, continues the brand’s “Safety Through Innovation” approach to enhancing safety performance with the introduction of a world’s first passenger front airbag designed to address the…
Source: EBC Brakes announcement NORTHAMPTON, U.K. – Following the hugely successful launch of its RP-1™ track and race brake pad in 2018, the motorsport division of EBC Brakes – EBC Brakes Racing – is now adding the all-new RP-X™ material…
Source: Applus IDIADA This TBR Technical Corner is the third in a series of articles on vehicle judder by: Juan Jesús García, PhD, Product Manager, Braking Systems in Applus IDIADA on this topic. The first part of this series can be…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Want a sport utility (SUV)/crossover (CUV) to grace your driveway, but you don’t know what size or style or price would be the best fit? Spend some time reviewing the Toyota offerings, six different variants in multiple…
Source: Applus IDIADA Second in a series of articles on vehicle judder by: Juan Jesús García, PhD, Product Manager, Braking Systems in Applus IDIADA on this topic. Part one can be read by clicking this sentence. ADELANTO, Calif.- As explained in…
Source: Hayes Performance Systems MEQUON, Wis. ─ Hayes Performance Systems, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of innovative brakes and braking controls systems, announced the Stealth ‘88’, a new high- performance, lightweight master cylinder for the powersports market. Stealth ‘88’…
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: SBS SVENDBORG, Denmark – Find the right brake pads with new SBS Booklet All SBS racing compounds are developed with SBS Partners in Racing and have enjoyed great popularity among top-level teams and riders in World Superbike, Moto 2…
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: Bendix ELYRIA, Ohio –The organization dedicated to setting the industry safety standard for commercial vehicles throughout North America remains equally committed to organizational safety. Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC (Bendix) logged one of its safest years in 2019, following…
Source: Auto Service World LEVIS, Qué. – Auto parts manufacturer and distributor Transit has launched DS-One, a new line of uniquely designed performance brake rotors. In addition to being drilled and slotted for use on heavy-duty applications like SUVs and…
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…
ZF Presseinformation Source: This is an excerpt of a ZF announcement (which can be read in its entirety by clicking on this phrase) at this week’s Consumer Electronics Show on the company’s overall progress in helping the automotive industry achieve…
Source: TMD Performance ESSEN, Germany – Kai Roggenland and TMD Performance GmbH will be going separate ways as of next year. After four successful years as Executive Director Motorsport at brake pad specialist PAGID Racing, based in Essen, Germany, he has…
Source: PAGID Racing TROY, Mich. – PAGID Racing has developed new racing brake pads for UTV racing, which is enjoying growing popularity worldwide. PAGID Racing customers already celebrated successes with the new products in the UTV Production 1000 Championship in…
Soucre: Hella ESSEN, Germany – Hella Pagid, brake system specialist for the independent aftermarket and joint venture of the automotive suppliers TMD Friction and HELLA, is entering into a cooperation agreement with the internationally leading tuning company “PP-Performance” and its…
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…
LAS VEGAS – Inroble International Brakes traveled to the 2019 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas to roll out its corporate re-branding program while highlighting its Premium Plus rotors. According to the company, the goal of the re-branding…