NORTHAMPTON, U.K. – EBC Racing has launched the Apollo Big Brake Kits for the VW Up! GTI, one of the hottest performance models produced by Volkswagen. The lightweight “super” mini hatch provides toss-a-round fun on public roads while also being…
NORTHAMPTON, U.K. — EBC Brakes Racing’s Apollo Big Brake Kits are now available for the Nissan 370Z (model year 2008-2021) and Infiniti G37S (2008-2015) high-performance coupes popular for discerning drivers. The company claims Apollo Big Brake Kits “represent the ultimate…
VERNON HILLS, Ill. — ZF Aftermarket expanded its parts offerings in August 2023 for vehicles in the United States and Canada, adding 74 new listings to its TRW and SACHS branded portfolios. The latest additions expand coverage to more than…
NORTHAMPTON, U.K. — EBC Brakes Racing has updated its Apollo Big Brake Kitsfor the EP3 Honda Civic Type R (2001-2005) which is designed for more extreme track/race-car setups requiring increased clearance from suspension components. Apollo Big Brake Kits have been…
MISANO ADRIATICO RN, Italy — The Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, this weekend’s stop on the MotoGP tour, is a moderately demanding circuit on brakes, according to the Brembo technicians who work closely with all the MotoGP World Championship riders,…
NORTHAMPTON, U.K. — EBC Brakes Racing has added an Apollo Big Brake Kits for four different BMW models. The four applications for the new EBC Brakes Racing’s Apollo Big Brake kits are: Complete with British-engineered six-piston calipers and all the…
NORTHAMPTON, U.K. – EBC Brakes has taken a giant leap forward in the performance braking market with the introduction of its all-new Apollo Big Brake Kits for the Toyota GR Supra, designed to deliver unparalleled stopping power and upgrade capabilities.…
STEZZANO, Italy — This coming weekend when the MotoGP World Championship race comes to the Barcelona-Catalunya Circuit, the motorcycles’ brakes will get a tough workout, according to the Brembo technicians who work closely with all the MotoGP riders. On a…
HANOVER/MUNICH, Germany –. “Making future mobility happen, today!” is Continental’s tagline for this year’s IAA MOBILITY in Munich, where the technology company will present its unique portfolio of software-based and sustainable mobility solutions. These range from innovative high-performance computers and…
DETROIT – This weekend’s CryptoDATA Motorrad Grand Prix von Osterreich – the Austrian round of the MotoGP – is one of the most challenging for the motorcycles’ brakes, according to the Brembo engineers. The Austrian GP, set for Aug. 18-20…
STEZZANO, Italy — The Austrian GP marks the halfway point in the MotoGP championship and will be held on the same track that hosted Formula 1 at the beginning of July. According to the Brembo technicians who work closely with…
Dan Sandberg spent has spent some 25 years in the braking industry, originally, in a variety of roles including president, with Hayes Lemmerz International Inc., then 16 years as the president/chief-executive officer of Brembo North America, Inc. He retired from…
Allentown, Penn. – Continental offer the ATE Original line of brake pads in more than 150 different friction material formulations. The ATE Brake Pad line includes 293-part numbers with application coverage for more than 104 million vehicles in operation. ATE,…
MUNICH — In the future, sustainable mobility will depend in large part on rail transportation – a vision which Knorr-Bremse is helping to deliver by designing innovative technologies. With the Electromechanical Train Braking System (EM brake), the world market leader…
TORRANCE, Calif. – American Honda Motor Co. has agreed to recall certain Honda Civic, Acura RDX, Acura Integra and Honda Accord vehicles which might have a faulty brake-hold feature. The 386 vehicles within the recall population, spread amongst model-year 2023…
TAMWORTH, U.K. — Alcon Components Ltd, the acclaimed U.K.-based brake and clutch company, has been announced as the supplier of a bespoke braking system to UTAC Special Vehicles (UTAC SV) for use on its armoured Ŝkoda Superb. Alcon designed and…
FLORENCE, Italy — According to the Brembo technicians who work closely with all the MotoGP World Championship riders, the upcoming Italian GP at the Mugello circuit represents moderate demand on brakes. On a scale of 1 to 6, it earned…
CAMARILLO, Calif. — Wilwood Engineering has released Wilwood Lug-Drive™ road race brake kits for the 1995-1999 BMW E36 M3 feature 13.00 inches or 14.00 inches front rotors with six piston calipers, and 13.00-inch rear rotors with four piston calipers. Engineered…
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain model-year 2023 Nissan Leaf electric vehicles which might have a defectively assembled brake tube and the potential for major braking issues. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Part…
NEW YORK – According to the recently published Global Automotive Brake System Market size report by Market.us Study, the market is expected to be worth around $60.6 billion by 2032 from up from $37.3 billion in 2022, growing at a…
DETROIT – General Motors has agreed to recall certain model-year 2019-2023 Chevrolet Silverado Medium Duty 4500HD/5500HD/6500HD trucks which might have a brake-fluid leak which could lead to a vehicle fire. Owners have also been advised to park their vehicles until…
FRIEDERICHSHAFEN, Germany — The brake is the most important safety system on a motorcycle on older vehicles. If new brake parts are required, ZF’s TRW has the answer with a range which extends from adjustable levers to steel braided brake…
DETROIT — Thanks to the experience accumulated in 47 world championships in the premier class (MotoGP and 500) during which bikes with Brembo brakes have won 34 World Rider Championships, 35 World Constructor Championships and won more than 500 GPs…
TORONTO — Transport Canada has issued a recall for certain model year 2011-2018 Hyundai vehicles whose brake lines could leak, thus diminishing braking capability. According to the Canadian government agency’s recall # 023-125, the 295,777 2011-2016Hyundai Elantra and Equus, 2009…
AUSTIN, Texas – Tesla has offered a $20,000 carbon-ceramic brake option for its high-performance Model S Plaid sedan and a test of the system was recently posted on YouTube by Sebastian Vittel. Vittel — not to be confused with former…