Technical bulletins from Brake Engineering
Brake Engineering has launched a series of technical bulletins providing additional support to its customers on a range of braking products.
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Brake Engineering expands brake caliper range
Brake Engineering has added eight new brake calipers to its extensive product range, reflecting its commitment to constantly meeting customer requirements. The braking specialist consistently reviews its product offering, ensuring it can supply the market with products that are currently in high demand.
Brembo celebrates 100 millionth brake disc
Brembo’s board of directors, which is chaired by Alberto Bombassei, met at the firm’s Polish factory in Dabrowa Gornicza on Tuesday 10 May to celebrate the production of the firm’s one-hundred-millionth disc. At the same time Brembo’s board approved the group’s quarterly results from 31 March 2016.
Brembo Group’s net consolidated revenues amounted to 563.6 million euros in the first quarter of 2016, up 9.6 per cent compared to the first quarter of 2015. On a like-for-like exchange rate basis, revenues increased by 10.5 per cent.
Federal-Mogul MIRA tests say Eco-Friction brake pads are best in class
Federal-Mogul Motorparts, a division of Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation has published test results that show Ferodo Eco-Friction low and zero copper brake pads provide greater stopping power compared to competitors’ traditional, copper-based materials. The test was carried out by UK independent proving ground and research consultancy, MIRA. From 100kph, Eco-Friction brake pads are shown to improve the braking performance of a Mk6 Volkswagen Golf, Europe’s bestselling car, by 10 per cent, with similar equivocal results displayed across the passenger and light commercial vehicle sectors.
Remanufacturing business ‘booming’ for Brake Engineering
Brake Engineering has reported an increased demand in remanufacturing, as the braking brand continues to gain success with its Original Aftermarket campaign. While remanufactured brake calipers experience higher demand at this time of year, Brake Engineering is reporting an even greater upsurge in demand for calipers than in previous years.
Kwik Fit doubles fleet warranty on brake parts
Kwik Fit has doubled the fleet warranty it offers on friction brake parts. According to the company, it is an “industry-leading move that will deliver operating cost savings to the corporate sector”. This means the firm now offers 24 months/24,000 miles warranty, up from 12 months/12,000 miles across brake pads, discs, drums and shoes. Kwik Fit reports that it is able to do this due to the training and workmanship of its expert technicians.
Roadlink’s six-figure factory investment
Roadlink International has invested the best part of £700k in its commercial vehicle caliper remanufacturing operation with the opening of a brand new facility at its head office in Willenhall, West Midlands.
DriveRight offers caliper profile data
DriveRight is promoting its database of CAD drawings and other brake caliper data for all the latest models and post-production vehicles. According to the company, the system, which is pitched at wheel manufacturers amongst others, covers “almost all vehicles”.
Roadlink to invest in CV braking range
Roadlink International has announced it is making a significant investment in its braking range for commercial vehicles.
New additions to Brake Engineering product range
Brake Engineering has extended its product range with the addition of six new parts, including four new brake calipers and two new brake discs.
Brembo EBIT up 40.8 per cent to 251.3 million euros
Brake maker Brembo reports that its 2015 revenues grew 15 per cent to 2,073.2 million euros. Pre-tax profits were even stronger, with EBITDA at 359.9 million euros (+28.6 per cent) and the EBIT measurement up 40.8 per cent to 251.3 million euros. During the same period net profit grew 42.5 per cent to 184.0 million euros. Net investments totalled 154.1 million euros. And net debt amounted to 160.7 million euros.
Tarox disc and pad range for BMW E36 M3
BMW’s E36 M3 is well on its way to classic status, meaning that owners will potentially want to upgrade components. Italian brake manufacturer Tarox now provides such a product, with front disc and pad sets for all models. The kits offer a direct replacement to the OEM parts, but with significantly improved performance and less tendency to fade, Tarox claims.
Continental begins Indian ABS/ESC production
Continental has announced plans to start production of ABS and ESC units in India in 2016. A new assembly line for ABS and ESC for passenger cars and later ABS for two-wheelers will be located in the existing Continental Automotive Brake Systems plant in Gurgaon, Haryana. Local production of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) is planned for 2018 in Bangalore.
Brake Engineering adds to range
Brake Engineering has extended its product range with the addition of five brake discs and two brake calipers. The latest part numbers cover the following vehicles including: Hyundai i30 and Veloster (2011); Kia Ceed, Pro Ceed (2011) and Sorento (2006); Chevrolet Trax (2012); Peugeot 308 and 308SW (2013); Toyota Auris (2012); and. Vauxhall Mokka.
ECP to stock Brembo brake pads and discs
Euro Car Parts is distributing the Brembo range of brake pads and discs, and as of 1 January it will stock a comprehensive line-up. Company chief executive officer Martin Gray says that every Euro Car Parts branch will offer “full vehicle parc coverage” for the Brembo range from next month.
