Source: Wilwood Disc Brakes announcement CAMARILLO, Calif. — Wilwood Disc Brakes has engineered three complete big brake kits in collaboration with No Limit Engineering (NLE) for their ZG spindles. NLE’s spindles are precision-machined to provide a solid foundation for big…
Source: Volvo Construction Equipment announcement GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Delivering on its vision for zero accidents, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) launched its Collision Mitigation System for Volvo Wheel Loaders – an automatic braking feature that supports operator response and helps…
ESSEX, U.K. – EuroBrake 2023, scheduled to return to an in-person gathering of professionals operating or interested in the European braking industry Sept. 12-14 in Barcelona, has requested submission of technical papers. The organizers, FISITA, invites interested parties to consider…
Source: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems announcement AVON, Ohio – Daylight hours are getting shorter and temperatures are dropping across the United States and Canada, signaling the season where commercial vehicle drivers are increasingly likely to encounter slushy, snowy, and icy…
Source: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems announcement AVON, Ohio – More than anything else, the team at Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company wants to put the safest trailers possible on the road. And for 15 years, everyone at Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems…
It’s been nearly 50 years since the brake industry has seen major disruption to the level that PureForge believes it can have. In 1955, the disc brake was introduced to the market and in 1978, the anti-lock braking system (ABS)…
Source: DGM Racing Announcement TORONTO — DGM Racing is proud to announce its newest partnership with NRS Brakes, a Canadian brake manufacturer. NRS Brakes will serve as the primary sponsor of Alex Labbé’s No. 92 in the NASCAR Xfinity Series…
MILWAUKEE – Harley-Davidson has agreed to recall nearly 200,000 model-year 2019-2022 Trike, CVO Trike, Touring and CVO Touring machines due to the brake lights remaining illuminated regardless whether the brakes are being activated or not. The recall population covers 31,554…
Source: ICER Brakes announcement PAMPLONA, Spain – ICER Brakes has announced the incorporation of Eduardo Casero to its commercial team, in particular the segment devoted to export sales. Casero is a professional of recognized prestige, with more than 30 years…
Source: Future Market Insights announcement LONDON — The vacuum brake-booster market is expected to reach $346.8 million in 2032, up from the $289.1 million expected in 2022, according to a recently published report from Future Market Insights (FMI). Countries, such…
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The brake industry will begin gathering in Grand Rapids Sunday (Sept. 25th) for the 40th annual SAE Brake Colloquium & Exhibition (BRAKE) which gets underway Monday morning (Sept. 26th) with a unique program. “Show Me the…
Source: Fact.MR announcement LONDON – According to a recently published analysis by Fact.MR, the automotive brake components are valued at $49.9 billion at present. The global automotive brake components market is forecast to expand at a compound annual growth rate…
Source: Applus IDIADA ADELANTO, Calif. – The following is the third of three Technical Corner pieces by Antonio Rubio, Project Manager, Braking Systems at Applus IDIADA, on how the use of artificial intelligence can help in the development of braking systems…
The BRAKE Report recently sat down with Andrew Halonen, President of Mayflower Consulting, to learn more about his recent analysis of wheel-end components found on a wide variety of vehicles today. Andrew shares insights on the many observations he discovered…
Source: Bendix Commercial Vehicles announcement AVON, Ohio – In trucking as in life, there’s no substitute for being prepared – whether it’s the next load, storm, or inspection. And inspections are top of mind right now in the North American…
Source: GelbKo announcement MORENO VALLEY, Calif. — GelbKo Environmental Vehicle Solutions has been established to help solve the global problem of capturing brake and tire particulate matter with two new debris-collection systems. On-road vehicles, including “zero emission” ones, release tons…
Leading the industry for 40 years, the SAE Brake Colloquium & Exhibition (BRAKE) has been the forum for industry experts to learn about advancements in brake systems and friction materials in North America. BRAKE offers networking opportunities for individuals to…
Source: Orbis Brakes announcement SANTA ROSA, Calif. — Orbis Brakes is launching its innovative line of Periodic Wave™ disc brakes in a dramatic way, serving as the Preferred Brake of the 2022 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion August 17- 20 at…
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – A trio of experts will provide a unique view of the automotive industry’s future during the first-of-its-kind keynote panel discussion at this year’s SAE International Brake Colloquium & Exhibition (BRAKE). “Show Me The Money — An…
Source: SAE International announcement GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Leading the industry for 40 years, the SAE Brake Colloquium & Exhibition (BRAKE) has been the forum for industry experts to learn about advancements in brake systems and friction materials in North…
Source: Orbis Brakes announcement SANTA ROSA, Calif. — Developed in partnership with NASA, and highly anticipated within the automotive industry, Orbis Brakes has announced the launch of its Periodic Wave™ disc brake line, expected to shake up the category. Although…
The following is the third of three articles by Carlos Agudelo posted on The Brake Academy about another aspect of dealing with brake emissions as the world – and industry – come to grasp with this challenge. The first two articles: The Evolution of…
CHENNAI, India – Media outlets in India are reporting Brakes India will produce “green” castings for global engine production by the Volvo Group. The reports indicate annual production of more than 180,000 tons of iron castings made from scrap, alloys…
Brian Hagman of The BRAKE Report recently sat down with Bernd Schemer, Head of Brake Business Unit for Hitachi Astemo, to learn about its brake-by-wire technology they refer to as Smart Brake. Not too long ago I watched a video…
The following is the second of three articles by Carlos Agudelo posted on The Brake Academy about another aspect of dealing with brake emissions as the world – and industry – come to grasp with this challenge. The Evolution of Brake Pad and Rotor…