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Honda Delays Astemo Consolidation to Third Quarter
10+ hour, 34+ min ago (229+ words) Honda revised its timeline for making Astemo a consolidated subsidiary, moving completion to before the end of the third fiscal quarter as regulatory approvals remain pending in certain countries. Honda said it had been working to secure the clearances and…...
Automann Adds Webb Wheel Disc Brake Calipers, Pads, Rotors
4+ hour, 58+ min ago (247+ words) Automann has added Webb Wheel as a branded partner for air and hydraulic disc brake calipers, pads, and rotors, expanding its heavy-duty aftermarket catalog. Automann has added Webb Wheel Products as a branded partner for air and hydraulic disc brake…...
AUMOVIO Completes Sale of Rheinb'llen Brake Plant
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (188+ words) AUMOVIO has completed the sale of its Rheinb'llen, Germany brake caliper and electric parking brake plant to RHB-Industries, transferring roughly 320 employees under a new ownership structure. The closing extends a broader reduction of AUMOVIO's European manufacturing footprint that also included…...
NHTSA Ends Four-Year Tesla Phantom Braking Probe
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (501+ words) The BRAKE Report is the trade publication of record for braking systems, friction materials, and brake safety. Published by Hagman Media and edited by founder Brian Hagman, it covers OEM and aftermarket braking technology, NHTSA brake-related recalls, and commercial vehicle…...
Quik Disc Brings Air Disc Brakes to Fire Apparatus
1+ week, 4+ day ago (190+ words) Cummins has launched Quik Disc, the first air disc brake rotor for a single rear-drive axle at the 33, 500-pound rating used by heavy fire apparatus, paired with a quick-service two-piece hub. The Quik Disc rotor accommodates both 11. 25-inch and 335 mm…...
Brembo Brings Copper-Free Brake Pads to Automechanika 2026
1+ week, 4+ day ago (217+ words) Brembo is bringing a fully copper-free brake pad range, an expanded Greenance line that now includes brake fluid, and a renewed caliper lineup to Automechanika Frankfurt 2026. Brembo said its complete pad lineup is now copper-free, reflecting both performance requirements and…...
European Patent Protects Accossato GA Brake Master Cylinder
2+ week, 4+ day ago (239+ words) Accossato says its in-house GA brake master cylinder is protected by a European patent whose validity has been confirmed, reinforcing the Italian manufacturer's position as a developer of proprietary motorcycle braking technology. Accossato says the GA brake master cylinder was…...
NRS Galvanized Brakes Join Mighty Distribution Network
2+ week, 5+ day ago (216+ words) NRS Brakes has partnered with Mighty Distributing System of America to bring its galvanized, mechanically attached brake pads to Mighty's franchised distributors and service providers across North America. Under the agreement, customers of Mighty Distributing System of America " a distributor…...
DBA Launches LC300 Rear Brake Upgrade Kit
2+ week, 6+ day ago (157+ words) Disc Brakes Australia has launched a rear brake upgrade kit for the Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series, completing a front-and-rear package built for towing, touring, and heavy-duty 4 WD use. The rear kit uses: Together, the company describes the package as an…...
ZF Emergency Braking System Wins ETM Safety Award
3+ week, 3+ day ago (284+ words) ZF's On Guard MAX automatic emergency braking system for commercial vehicles took the top Safety ranking in ETM Publishing's 2026 reader poll, with tractor-trailer safety integration named as ZF's next development focus. According to ZF, On Guard MAX warns the driver…...