It is a commonly known fact that following brake pad replacement it is advised that braking is kept calm, considered and without any sudden manoeuvres for the first few kilometres. As we know, this expectation is rarely true with heavy…
Is the tread depth in your tyres nearing the legal limit? Well, it has not reached the limit yet, they will survive one more season…Is your mechanic indicating excessive play in shock absorbers? Well, I can still drive with them…
Lumag – the leading brake friction material supplier – has revealed the results of its latest benchmarking exercise, where once again leading OES and aftermarket brands underperformed compared to Lumag’s own brand BRECK brake pads and discs. Testing the advanced…
2018 has been a big year of investment for Lumag. Not only has the company celebrated its 30th anniversary but it also saw the company dig deep and place significant investment into its services, manufacturing capabilities and resulting products. The…
The Beginning When disc brakes first appeared on production cars in the 1950s, asbestos was the preferred material of choice in brake pads due to its heat resistance and durability. It was also relatively inexpensive compared to other materials at…
From Alpine summits to Spanish coasts — how Lumag tests its brake pads Brake pads are one of the most critical components ensuring safe driving. Their sudden failure can have serious consequences, and a ‘fender bender’ is the least dangerous of them. Here, Lumag’s Tomasz Orłowski, director…