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MEYLE-HD Flex Disc Now Available in Ready-to-Install Repair Kit

MEYLE now offers 22 applications for the MEYLE-HD flex disc, covering more than 19 million vehicles worldwide.

Antilock Braking Systems: Component Overview and Replacement Opportunities

Modern ABS applies individual brake pressure to all four wheels through hub-mounted sensors and a dedicated computer controller.

Friction Material Standards Institute Honors Dino Crescentini with ‘Legends of Industry’ Award

Crescentini received the award during the FMSI annual membership meeting in Longboat Key, Florida.

Friction Materials Standards Institute Recognizes Dynamic Friction for 2nd Consecutive Year

Dynamic Friction has taken the lead in identifying, addressing and solidifying alternative and value-added solutions to the complexities involving modern brake technology, according to the company.

Tenneco Expands Monroe Brakes Coverage to Nearly 2 Million Additional Import And Domestic Vehicles

Monroe ProSolution brake pads, featuring premium ceramic or semi-metallic friction formulations are engineered for exceptional noise reduction, long pad life and superior stopping performance, according to Tenneco.

Brake Parts Inc New Leadership

Patrick Keane, vice president of global distribution, and Dave Sather, vice president of global sourcing, will retire at the end of the second quarter.

Fisher Auto Parts: ‘Wow! Earn & Win!’ Promotion Biggest In Company’s History

Prizes include five Chevy Silverados, 15 cruises, 100 iPads and 100 4K big-screen TVs.

Common Problems, Replacement Recommendations For Master Cylinders, Calipers And Wheel Cylinders

Master cylinders, calipers and wheel cylinders are all subject to wear over time.

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.

Federal-Mogul Motorparts’ Abex Brand Introduces New Brake Rotors For Commercial Vehicles

Abex, one of Federal-Mogul Motorparts’ leading commercial-vehicle brands, recently introduced a new series of premium brake rotors for the heavy-duty market.

Low-/No-Copper Brake Pads: What Counter Pros Need To Know

All major brake manufacturers have now introduced next-generation low-copper or zero-copper friction materials in their product lines.

Brake Parts Inc Named 2017 McHenry County Business Champion

The McHenry County Economic Development Corp. (MCEDC) recently named Brake Parts Inc (BPI) a 2017 McHenry County Business Champion in the category of companies with 300 or more employees.