Top Cat famously lived in a dustbin, but none of his feline gang ever chose to set up digs within a rolling road brake tester. But this is precisely the new home that one kitten decided upon. Elite Garages shares the story of a memorable encounter for the team at its Maidstone centre.
First Line Ltd. is emphasising the importance of quality brake discs with zinc aluminium coating as winter approaches, highlighting their benefits in wet weather conditions. Specifically, the Becktec coating on First Line’s Borg & Beck brake discs reportedly provides “superior protection against rust and corrosion, which is accelerated by moisture, ensuring a longer lifespan and consistent performance in damper conditions.”
Brake Engineering has introduced more than 60 new brake calipers into its range since the start of 2024, underlining its commitment to UK remanufacturing and supporting automotive parts distributors and garages. The new additions include calipers for multiple vehicle manufacturers including Audi, BMW, Chevrolet, Citroen, Cupra, Fiat, Ford, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Peugeot, Seat, Toyota, Vauxhall, Volkswagen and Volvo.
Automotive aftermarket manufacturer Apec Automotive has announced the launch of its brand-new line of high-quality Copper and Cupro Nickel brake pipes and accessories. Engineered for superior corrosion resistance, Apec Brake Pipes are ideal for hydraulic lines, offering outstanding performance across a variety of uses.
High-performance braking products manufacturer Brembo for the first half was €2,004.8 million, up 2.8 per cent, the first time the company has exceeded €2 billion in revenues in the six month period. EBITDA was €351.4 million (a margin of 17.5 per cent), and EBIT at €218.8 million (10.9 per cent margin).
Brakes supplier Fras-le has launched its new range of commercial vehicle brake pads into the UK. Fras-le’s new brake pads cater to various heavy-duty applications. Fras-le entered the UK market at the start of 2024, following the acquisition of Juratek in March 2023. This strategic move offers its comprehensive range of CV braking products, particularly its CV brake pads and CV brake linings to the sector.
Apec has expanded the Apec Red and Apec Blue ranges with 28 new braking components this month. Each one has been meticulously designed and manufactured to meet the exacting standards that customers have come to expect from Apec, says the company.
Family business Otto Zimmermann GmbH produces brake components in Baden-Württemberg Germany. Now the company reports that it is increasingly focusing on sustainability.
Sustainability was already a concern at Otto Zimmermann GmbH when the company relocated to Sinsheim in the early 1990s. The internationally renowned brand manufacturer relies on the advantages of production in Germany. In this way, the company also fulfils its own sustainability standards. When selecting its suppliers, the manufacturer pays attention to resource-saving solutions and the highest quality. In addition to fair and safe working conditions in production, one selection criterion for suppliers is proximity to the Sinsheim site in order to minimize transport routes.
Brembo has acquired a stake in Spoke Safety, a U.S. startup specializing in technology that communicates between “vehicles and the road ecosystem”. No details of the size of the stake or the amount invested have been released.
Delphi reports having achieved outstanding results in a recent independent evaluation of original equipment (OE) braking systems, sharing that “rigorous testing” of its none asbestos organic (NAO) ceramic and low metallic pads against six “top-tier brands” highlighted Delphi’s “exceptional performance across key metrics,” including dust emission, noise levels, and pedal consistency.
The automotive industry is being urged to check the quality of brake calipers entering the aftermarket, following an independent study by Brake Engineering. The firm commissioned an independent company to evaluate the quality and subsequent performance of calipers being sold into the independent automotive aftermarket.
Comline Group has unveiled plans for the relocation of its UK headquarters, a decision that has been described as the “most significant” in the history of the company. For over a decade, Comline Group has been based at its current home in Luton, but “sustained growth” has seen the company reach the operational limits of its current facility. As a result, Comline Group is moving to a brand-new site at Bedford Commercial Park.
Readers of Europe’s top car magazine, Auto Motor und Sport, have voted Brembo their favourite brake brand for the 11th time. The vote was part of Auto Motor und Sport’s prestigious Best Cars 2024 awards. Drivers, mostly from Germany, voted for the best brands in 26 product and service-related categories. Brembo swept the board in the Brakes/Brake Pads class, earning an overwhelming 72.7 per cent of the 92,798 votes submitted.
TRW is encouraging technicians and factors to prioritise quality when opting for braking parts, to ensure safety standards are upheld. Highlighting the significance of brake maintenance, DVSA data from 2023 reveals that brake-related issues accounted for 17 percent of MOT failures, making it the third biggest reason for MOT failure, emphasising the critical role of quality braking components in vehicle safety. With MOT tests mandated annually for cars three years post-registration, ensuring the integrity of braking systems is paramount.
Brembo is set to open its first production site in Thailand having agreed to invest 40 million euros in the factory as part of the company’s strategy expanding its industrial presence globally.
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