Brake Friction Formulations: Constantly Evolving, Closely Guarded
One thing you can always count on in the automotive aftermarket is change. Brake product lines are constantly evolving to keep pace with health and environmental concerns, advancements in vehicle technology and changes in the vehicle population itself.
Alcon Announces Front- And Rear-Brake Upgrade For Ford Raptor, F-150
Alcon has released a complete brake upgrade for the Ford Raptor and Ford F-150, suitable for on- and off-road use.
Brake Friction: How Do You Know When To Change A Car’s Brake Pads?
Thin brake linings are potentially dangerous linings. The thinner the lining, the greater the risk of the friction material cracking and/or delaminating from its backing plate.
Akebono Launches ‘Spring Brake Rewards’ For Professional Automotive Technicians
Akebono Brakes is rewarding professional technicians with incentives when they install Akebono Ultra-Premium ceramic disc brake pads this spring.
Brake Parts Inc. Receives NAPA Partnership Award
Brake Parts Inc. (BPI) received the NAPA Partnership Award during the annual NAPA Vendor Summit, held Feb. 23 in Atlanta.
Federal-Mogul Motorparts Introduces Genuine Jurid Brake Pads For German Nameplate Passenger Vehicles
Federal-Mogul Motorparts has introduced an extensive line of genuine Jurid replacement brake pads for the growing population of German nameplate vehicles registered in North America.
Focus On Brake Friction For Safety
Frequent stop-and-go city driving in heavy traffic may wear out a set of pads in as little as 30,000 to 40,000 miles – or even faster depending on how aggressively the driver uses their brakes, writes Larry Carley.
TRW Announces Third Range Extension For Brake Pads This Year
The range extension comprises 23 part numbers and will provide coverage for an additional 2.2 million vehicles.
NUCAP Explains Innovative Step Chamfer Process For Brake Pads
NUCAP’s research and development team was given the challenges of improving flatness capabilities and remove weight from non-critical areas of the brake backing plate. TORONTO — NUCAP says the company’s innovative Step Chamfer stamping process for brake pad backing plates reduces weight, and improves flatness on backing plates providing enhanced value for our Original
Wagner Brake Introduces Replacement Brake Pads For 2014 Acura RLX Sedan
New Wagner ThermoQuiet CeramicNXT front pads feature exclusive Wagner OE21 low-copper formulation. SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Federal-Mogul’s Wagner Brake brand has introduced the aftermarket’s first replacement brake pads for the 2014 Acura RLX sedan. These Wagner ThermoQuiet CeramicNXT front disc brake pads (No. QC1697) feature one of the exclusive 2021-compliant Wagner OE21 low-copper friction formulations,
