CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH, U.K. – Leveraging its comprehensive material science expertise, Tenneco´s FERODO original equipment (OE) braking business has introduced advanced copper-free hybrid friction material composites that simultaneously serve braking performance and comfort requirements in both internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric…
HANOVER, Germany — Despite the challenging macroeconomic environment, Continental achieved its adjusted sales and earnings target in fiscal 2022. The company’s performance was particularly impacted by the effects of the war in Ukraine, the restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic…
GRAZ, Austria — The AVL Group posted the following on Linkedin explaining its new AVL Brake Torque Sensor to help test – and thus optimize – braking performance and with it, a vehicle’s overall performance. THE CHALLENGE While horsepower and…
Brazil – Brake disc brand, Fremax, has unveiled its new communication concept, showcasing its innovative and high-quality product line. With the tagline “Fremax. The ultimate in movement,” the brand aims to emphasize its exclusive technologies and the reasons why mechanics…
Source: TMD Friction announcement LEVERKUSEN, Germany — TMD Friction’s high-performance braking product lines continue to prove their credentials on the racing circuit, with its Mintex brand providing the stopping power to various racing and rallying championships nationwide, including Lewis Brown…
Source: Brembo announcement LAS VEGAS – Brembo, world leader and acknowledged innovator of brake technology, is displaying its full line-up of aftermarket brake components in booth A2471 at the AAPEX Show in Las Vegas. BREMBO FRESHENS PRODUCT STRATEGY Brembo’s product…
Source: BMW Motorrad USA announcement Woodcliff Lake, NJ – BMW Motorrad USA announced the new, updated, 2023 BMW S 1000 RR with meaningful enhancements to the chassis, suspension, aerodynamics and electronic assist systems. First introduced in 2009, the BMW S…
Source: Bosch announcement STUTTGART/HANNOVER, Germany – At IAA Transportation 2022 in Hannover, the supplier of technology and services is presenting its innovations for the freight traffic of tomorrow – from the first mile to the last, much of it around…
Source: This is the latest in the ongoing series of Tech Tips presented by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems. AVON, Ohio – All trucks get dirty. But some jobs are dirtier than others and require extra care to prevent contamination and…
Source: Continental announcement ALLENTOWN, Penn. – Continental offers an exceptional line of ATE replacement brake fluids featuring special formulations designed to help maximize brake system performance in all types of electronic, hydraulic, and racing systems. The full line includes ATE…
TROY, Mich. — This is the final of three articles by Bernat Ferrer, Manager Chassis and Active Safety at Applus IDIADA U.S. on the topic of Adaptive Cruise Cotnrol. Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) – Objective Metrics and Performance (Post 1…
TROY, Mich. — This is the second of three articles by Bernat Ferrer, Manager Chassis and Active Safety at Applus IDIADA U.S. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) – Objective Metrics and Performance (1 of 3) The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The new 2022 Subaru WRX Premium is a raucous machine. The street-legal descendent of the Japanese company’s legendary rally champions comes packed with free-revving, loud power which begs you to attack roads which would give pause to…
Source: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announcement ARLINGTON, Va. — Now that nearly every new vehicle comes with automatic emergency braking (AEB), the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is looking for ways to encourage even better systems that can…
Source: ZF announcement FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany — When it comes to braking, on some motorcycles the twin characteristics of high performance and comfort are hard to reconcile. The latest innovation from leading braking brand TRW neatly solves this problem; its synonymously…
The Brake Report recently sat down with Clay Hendricks, Product Manager for Hayes Performance Systems. Do you mind maybe sharing a little bit about your current role, maybe a little bit about your background? I’m a Product Manager at Hayes…
Source: Hawk Performance announcement LAS VEGAS — Hawk Performance, a leading manufacturer of high-performance aftermarket brake friction products for motorsports and street vehicle use, today (Nov. 2) announced the official launch of ER-1, its new, proprietary endurance racing brake pad.…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Hidden inside the sharply-creased character lines and high-technology architecture of the all-new, seventh-generation 2021 Hyundai Elantra N Line is a true sport-sedan with an old-world soul. This seeming contradiction results in a highly satisfying performance machine combining…
Source: Hayes Performance Systems announcement MEQUON, Wisc. ─ Hayes Performance Systems, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of innovative brakes and braking controls systems, is celebrating 75 years of braking innovation. A multi-national business with high-caliber operations in North America, Europe and Asia,…
DETROIT – The BRAKE Report earlier reported on bans in California and Washington (state) on 2021 model-year Chevrolet Camaro sport coupes equipped with a Brembo-supplied high-performance brake package due to the presence of copper in the brake pads. According to…
SEATTLE– Amazon Web Services (AWS), is introducing six new (Formula 1) F1 Insights powered by AWS throughout the 2021 season, beginning with Braking Performance during the April 16-18 Italian Grand Prix at Imola. F1 Insights powered by AWS are real-time…
STEZZANO, Italy — Brembo redefined its performance aftermarket products yesterday with the announcement of the new UPGRADE program emphasizing performance, style and emotion – not simply a range of components. Luca Battistella, performance marketing manager, emphasized the Brembo experience, not…
ARAXÁ, Brazil – The following TBR Technical Corner discusses how incorporating the element niobium (Nb) in the manufacture of certain automotive components, like brake drums, can increase the lifespan of those components and thus reduce the total cost of ownership.…
Source: Applus IDIADA ADELANTO, Calif. – This is the third 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: ZF announcement HANNOVER, Germany – The following is excerpted from an extensive overview of ZF Commercial Vehicle (CV) Systems summary of its off-highway commercial-vehicle braking solutions. Electronic Braking System EBS Electronic Braking System EBS – The Full Range of…