Source: Wagner SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Following the success of the Wagner® OEX brake pad line for sport utility vehicles (SUVs), crossovers (CUVs) and pick-up trucks, Wagner has launched Wagner OEX Car, specifically designed for passenger vehicles. This new line contains more than 100…
Source: AutoTech Communictions Solihul, England – The Parts Alliance has expanded its DriveTec brake-friction range. The number of pads has increased by 60 percent in the last 12 months while the range of discs has increased 50 percent during the…
From The St. Louis Telegraph BETHALTO, Missouri — Edward Horton, of Edwardsville, has developed a newly-patented brake technology called Horton’s Cool-Wave Brakes. Horton operates a third generation auto repair shop named Horton’s Auto & Outdoor in Bethalto. Dove Technologies, Inc.,…
DETROIT, Mich.–New York will be the home of the ABB FIA Formula E season finale with a doubleheader to run July 13-14 through the streets of Brooklyn, New York. With the backdrop of the Manhattan skyline and the Statue of…
LONDON, U.K.–British automotive technology company Carbon Performance has manufactured a selection of 3D printed brake calipers using its new proprietary automated intelligent platform, SK3L370N. The SK3L370N platform automatically generates environmentally sustainable designs for 3D printed automotive parts using self-taught algorithms. According to Gilbert Peters,…
MUMBAI, India–Brakes India, one of the leading brake manufacturers in India, has launched the country’s first DOT 4+ brake and clutch fluid. This fluid has been specially formulated for ABS-equipped vehicles but is compatible with DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake fluids…
Article by Deaglán Ó Meachair originally posted on brakebetter.com The promise of electric vehicles has long been associated with emission-free driving. And while it is true that the lack of a tailpipe dramatically improves air quality, it is not true…
STEZZANO, Italy–Brembo, global leader in braking systems, is ready to debut in the first Fim Enel MotoE World Championship, racing class reserved to full electric motorcycles, as supplier of the entire braking system to all the 18 Ego Corsa by…
NUREMBERG, Germany–On July 6th and 7th, the motorsport world will eagerly focus on Nuremberg again: For the first time, the new DTM Class 1 race cars with their 610-hp four-cylinder turbo engines will be racing on a city street circuit.…
Wholesalers and independent workshops benefit from original equipment know-how ESSEN, Germany–- Hella Pagid, the Essen braking system specialist for the independent aftermarket and joint ventures, the automotive supplier TMD Friction and HELLA, into its product portfolio brake pads in original…
DETROIT, Mich.–Premium brake brand, Textar, has expanded its range of brake installation and maintenance products with the launch of Hydra Tec. The new lubricant has been specifically created for hydraulic components in brake and clutch systems and is ideal for…
DETROIT, Mich.–ZF Aftermarket last year introduced the first brake pad specifically designed for Electric Vehicles under the TRW brand. With 97-percent of the European electric-car park covered within months of launch, including Tesla and Nissan Leaf, demand, projects ZF, is…
Brake Pad Waste Collection Systems LOS ANGELES, Calif.–California can be a thorn in the side of the auto industry–stringent emissions regulations that are tougher than those at the federal level. But one area that California is leading on doesn’t have…
May 2019 – Renowned brake brand, Mintex, has expanded its distribution network with the addition of new stockists based in Oxford, Cowley and Witney. Parts distributor, CR Marks Group, now stocks a full range of Mintex products including brake pads and…
MCHENRY, Ill. – Raybestos® has added virtual kits to its online catalog, giving distributors the flexibility to go to market to their installer customers with a pad and rotor kit for popular applications. Distributors still purchase the specific brake pad…
Southern California based brake supplier, Dynamic Friction Company announced its unveiling 5000 EURO Ceramic Friction. The 5000 EURO Ceramic 5000 Series is the latest addition to the premium friction offering by DFC. The 5000 EURO Ceramic Series is specifically designed…
The Right Maintenance Choices Directly Impact Safety and Total Cost of Ownership ELYRIA, Ohio – March 27, 2019 – There was a time when the North American market for commercial vehicle air disc brakes was a little less crowded – and…
New Adjustment Mechanism and Premium Friction Elevate Bendix® ADB22X™ Performance ELYRIA, Ohio – March 19, 2019 – The Bendix® ADB22X™, North America’s leading air disc brake on Class 6-8 commercial vehicle wheel-ends, has gotten even better, with next-generation improvements that…
Front and rear brake pads for variety of electric and hybrid vehicles now available Environmentally friendly copper-free friction material formulations for optimal braking characteristics Essen, March 19, 2019 – Hella Pagid, the Essen braking system specialist for the independent aftermarket…
Automotive parts etailer and distributor, Newparts.com, has announced that it is now a direct and official distributor of Brembo Aftermarket products. This announcement follows the launch of their complete all makes, all models Brembo Aftermarket program. NewParts.com has extensively developed…
ZF announced its line of Electric Blue brake pads in July and officially unveiled the product line at Automechanika in Frankfurt in September. The pads are meant for electric vehicles, with technology that particularly targets brake noise. Since the beginning…
If you haven’t bought a bicycle in a while, you might be surprised at the revolution in braking. Hydraulic disc brakes with calipers and pads entered the market around 1997, first appearing as aftermarket equipment on mountain bikes. They’ve become…
Autopart International has added brake pads to its OEF3 line of products. According to the company’s website: OEF3 Semi-Metallic and OEF3 Ceramic Pads provide superior grade friction in an entry level pad that has been designed to meet or exceed…
Sangsin (pronounced sang-shin) is one of the biggest brake pad manufacturers in the world, boasting 12 factories, 2,000 employees, and about 200 engineers. The South Korean company has enjoyed a close relationship with Hyundai and Kia and is a leading…
LAS VEGAS – Jan. 30, 2019 – Today at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week, Fras-le North America announced changes to its hydraulic product offering for commercial vehicles, as well as the launch of a copper-free air disc brake pad line called GRN…