Comline offers ABS sensor/ring solution
ComlineComline Auto Parts is offering a “simple but important solution to a fitment issue associated with brake discs with ABS rings and sensors fitted to certain Citroën and Peugeot applications”.
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Delphi offers first-to-market EV brake pads for Ford Mustang Mach-E
Ford/DelphiBraking brand Delphi now offers rear brake pads for the Ford Mustang Mach-E 07/2020> in a first-to-market release. The Ford Mustang Mach-E was developed from the ground up as an all-electric vehicle and boasts a driving range of around 370 miles under WLTP regulations. “We’re really excited to announce the launch of our new EV brake pads,” said Carl Lester, Global Product Line Manager at Delphi. “Delphi EV brake pads have been engineered to provide instant friction and exceptional braking performance straight from the box.”
TMD Friction expands into new territories with brake relining accreditation
TMD FrictionPartsXpert Wijlhuizen BV Arnhem is the first company on the mainland of Europe to receive the commercial vehicle brake relining accreditation from TMD Friction, with other countries following soon, including Romania, Poland and additional countries as TMD Friction continues to provide customers with high levels of support across a global basis.
Juratek expands product team
JuratekBraking brand Juratek has strengthened its product management team with the appointment of Ross Williams, who will oversee the development and launch of new brake disc and drum products. Williams joins as a new product manager, bringing a wealth of experience in the automotive industry to Juratek from a range of areas and positions, including vehicle technician, vehicle damage assessor and technical complaint manager.
2 new premium brake discs from Textar
TMD Friction UK has introduced two new brake disc references to its Textar brand product range. The new premium brake discs now available include 92345203 for VW Multivan T7 (2021-) and 92346103, for Toyota Aygo X (2022-) models.
New Mintex brake pad, disc, and drum parts
MintexTMD Friction UK has introduced nine new brake pad, disc and drum references to its Mintex brand product ranges.
Continental debuts new ESC brake system
Tyres are important when stopping a vehicle, and brakes are too. Continental has both areas covered and has announced a world first for the latter: The company has commenced series production of its new generation of brake systems for Electronic Stability Control (ESC), the MK 120 ESC. The first OEM partner to receive the system is Chinese car maker Changan ahead of supply to a “European car manufacturer” later this year.
MOT technician receives prison sentence for faking brake test results
bookmygarage.comAn Abertillery MOT tester has been sentenced to 12 weeks in prison and ordered to pay £2128, according to DVSA Enforcement.
The MOT tester in question, whose sentence has been suspended for 12 months, was convicted after they issued four pass certificates over a number of years to a camper van that wouldn’t fit on testing equipment. In other words, the required MOT tests couldn’t have been carried out according to regulations.
Textar expands brake pad and disc lines
TextarBraking specialist TMD Friction UK has introduced 16 brake pad and disc references to its premium Textar branded product ranges. The new brake pad references cover popular vehicle makes, including Audi, Brabus, Fiat, Genesis, Hyundai, KIA, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche, with new pad reference 2468101 fitting a comprehensive range of Mercedes-Benz cars, and reference 2920006 covering various Mercedes-Benz light commercial vehicles.
Juratek scores hattrick of football team sponsorships
Braking brand Juratek, has renewed its sponsorship of League One football team Barnsley FC’s Oakwell stadium, plus new partnerships with two local squads. For the 2023/24 season, Juratek’s emblem will again appear at Barnsley’s Oakwell ground, the home of the club that is hoping for promotion from League One back to the Championship.
Delphi adds brake pads for Mercedes C-Class and Hyundai Staria
Delphi TechnologiesDelphi Technologies has added brakes for Mercedes-Benz and Hyundai as part of its European aftermarket range, parts the company describes as first-to-market.
Mintex expands brake disc and pad ranges
MintexTMD Friction UK has introduced six new brake pads and three new brake discs to its Mintex product portfolio. The six new brake pads cover many popular passenger car and light commercial vehicle makes and models. New parts include pad MDB3389, fitting BMW 2 Coupe, 3 Series, 4 Coupe and Convertible, Z4 Roadster and Toyota Supra (all 2018-) cars.
Juratek renews sponsorship with Árón Taylor-Smith for BTCC in 2023
JuratekBraking brand Juratek has announced it will once again be sponsoring multiple British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) winner, Árón Taylor-Smith, continuing their partnership into the 2023 season. Taylor-Smith will be entering into his ninth season of the BTCC this year and will have the Juratek logo on his Vauxhall Astra racing car.
Textar brake range expanded by 167 references in 2022
TMD Friction UKTMD Friction UK’s Textar brake brand delivered 167 new references throughout 2022. Of the 167 new products launched, 61 were newly developed, high-end brake pads, with 42 ABS sensors, 36 brake discs, 18 wear leads, six accessories and four new brake fluid products also introduced to Textar’s high-quality product lines.
TMD Friction wins IAAF Outstanding Achievement award
TMD FrictionTMD Friction’s technical training team recently won the Outstanding Achievement award at the annual Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) awards dinner. Taking place at DoubleTree by Hilton Milton Keynes on Thursday 8 December, the IAAF annual awards ceremony recognised exceptional contributions to the aftermarket sector throughout 2022.
