Source: Bentley announcement CREWE, U.K., — The new Continental GT Speed Coupe and Convertible represents the very pinnacle of performance grand touring and defines the most dynamic road-going Bentley ever made, with no compromise to comfort or luxury. In addition,…
Source: Meritor announcement YORK, S.C. — Meritor, Inc. (NYSE: MTOR) announced that its York, S.C. manufacturing facility has produced its one millionth air disc brake, contributing to Meritor’s production of more than 10 million air disc brakes worldwide since 1981.…
Source: bikeradar.com post OGDEN, Utah – Recently bikeradar.com ran an in-depth review of TRP’s DH-R EVO hydraulic bicycle brakes by Alex Evans. Evans concluded the brakes were reliable, powerful and good value, rating the system four stars out of a…
Source: The following is excerpted from a post from Master Power Brakes on its new billet aluminum brake booster check valve. The entire post, with additional images, can be viewed by clicking HERE. MOORESVILLE, N.C. – Picture it, summer, 2021.…
Source: Brembo announcement DETROIT – Brembo, the world leader and acknowledged innovator of brake technology, is the stopping partner of choice for the new 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing and CT5-V Blackwing. The new performance sedans will employ Brembo lightweight technology…
Source: Marathon Brake Systems announcement Cartersville, Ga. – Marathon Brake Systems, a heavy duty friction leader for more than 30 years, has applied its braking expertise to develop a complete line of DiscStar air disc brake rotors for a variety…
Source: MGM Brakes announcement CHARLOTTE, N.C. – MGM Brakes, a Division of Indian Head Industries, with its headquarters and technology center located in Charlotte, N.C. is proud to announce the opening of its new European Parts Distribution Center located in…
Source: rider post LANCASTER, N.Y. – DP Brakes, the leader in sintered braking technology, just completed a successful 2020 motorsports season throughout North America. Its accomplishments include: Moto AmericaTwins Cup1st-Rocco Landers Liqui Moly Junior Cup1st-Rocco Landers Canadian CSBKPro Superbike1st-Jordan Szoke…
Source: The Brussels Times post BRUSSELS – According to a new report published by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), fine particulate matter from brakes, tires, and road surfaces will soon become a major problem, one which could…
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Nissan has made four-wheel disc brakes standard on the SV and SR trims of its entry-level crossover Kicks range. Base S models continue with a front disc/rear drum setup. Additional standard equipment for 2021 includes the Nissan…
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles LLC (FCA) has agreed to recall eight 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia models which were manufactured with ceramic rear brakes which might fracture during normal operation. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Part 573 Safety…
Source: The following paper on particulate emissions was posted on the MDPI Website and was produced by Hartmut Niemann, Hermann Winner, Christof Asbach, Heinz Kaminski, Georg Frentz, and Roman Milczarek. BASEL, Switzerland – Abstract: Passenger car disc brakes are a…
Source: PFC Brakes announcement CLOVER, S.C. – Due to the increased demand for a longer lasting braking solution, PFC Brakes has introduced the all-new ZERO FAILURES™ rotors for the 2020 Ford Police Interceptor. Related post:PFC Pairs ZR94 Brakes, New Pad…
Source: Cyclist post LONDON, U.K. – Disc brakes. First endurance bikes had them, which was easy to justify. Their more consistent performance was a natural fit on rough roads in often changeable weather conditions. Then aero race bikes got them,…
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: Haldex announcement STOCKHOLM – Haldex has signed a contract with the German manufacturer of trailer axles, Gigant GmbH to supply them with their disc brake systems for heavy vehicles. This means the collaboration between the two companies is developing…
Source: AP Racing announcement COVENTRY, U.K. – AP Racing has added two front-brake systems for the new mid-engine C8 Corvette to its Redi-CAL line. AP Racing by Essex Radi-CAL Competition Brake Kits have become a staple among the fastest Corvette…
Source: Indian Autos Blog post NEW DELHI – The 2020 Honda Livo BS6 was launched in June, announcing the price of the drum-brake version. The new 110cc commuter is available in two variants – drum brake and disc brake, and…
SHALFORD, U.K. – When Gordon Murray Automotive engineered its T.50 supercar, introduced this week, it turned to Brembo for the braking power. Representing the 50th distinct design for the legendary Gordon Murray CBE, as well as his 50-year career involved…
Source: Turnology.com post CLOVER, S.C. – Performance Friction (PFC) has been proving its products very effective in the road racing world, particularly in Trans Am, where several front-runners have equipped their cars with the ZR94 brake package to great effect.…
Source: Gabriel Nica posted the following on BMWBLOG about how BMW engineers brake systems for its vehicles. WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. – Over the years, I’ve seen plenty of people completely ignore the importance of brakes and tires. They weren’t necessarily…
Commercial Vehicle Components (CVC) LLC has entered into an agreement to repurchase STEMCO’s disc brake manufacturing facility as well as its Lunar® disc brake product line. Jack Mitchell, Gina Morse, Peter Morse, and Daniel Morse will reunite as the leadership…
Source: Excerpted from a Cycling News post on its judgement of the best bicycle disc brakes available for gravel bikes. The entire post, which can be viewed by clicking HERE, includes specific system descriptions not included in this excerpt. BATH,…
Source: PFC Brakes post CLOVER, S.C. – The mountain roads over the Northern Andes are a constant roller coaster of switchbacks and seven percent (average) downhill grades. Now consider navigating that terrain hauling a load of 45+ tons. In 2019,…
Source: International Railway Journal post EDINBURGH, Scotland – The driver of the Caledonian Lowlander sleeper service had lost all control of the coach brakes due to a closed cock when the train overshot its platform by 650m on August 1…