Brakes Archive
01 Aug 2017
Delphi launches new range of caliper slider kits
Delphi has added to its extensive braking proposition with a new line of OE quality caliper slider kits. Fitted to popular European vehicles, each kit contains new sliders, seals, slider lubricating grease and mounting bolts for a quick and quality caliper service. The new range complements an already extensive portfolio of aftermarket braking solutions that
31 Jul 2017
New CV e-catalogue from Lumag
Lumag, leading OE manufacturer and aftermarket supplier for CV brake pads and linings, has launched its latest e-catalogue, which has been fully updated to offer its complete CV range which is now available to order. The new e-catalogue features more than 27,000 parts, making it easier than ever before to source the right OE quality,
29 Jun 2017
Borg & Beck offers advice on CV braking
When it comes to effective braking for the country’s thousands of commercial vehicles (CVs), whether on the power unit or the trailer, guaranteed performance and complete dependability should be non-negotiable qualities. For the sake of both the driver and other road users, as well as for the general public, the consequences of such large objects
12 Jun 2017
Shaftec growth drives website and marketing material upgrade
Shaftec, a leading supplier of transmission, braking & steering parts used this year’s UK Automechanika show in Birmingham to announce that its bold, new-look website is now live: www.shaftec.com. In addition, as part of a strategic plan to refresh and update its brand in line with growth, the business introduced a new series of dynamic
07 Jun 2017
Delphi launches new copper-free brake pad range
Delphi Product & Service Solutions has launched its new OE-quality, copper-free brake pad range nine years ahead of 2025 legislation to reduce copper materials in braking components to just 0.5%. The new formulas offer improved brake fade performance for increased safety with excellent feel and refinement. Delphi’s range of copper-free brakes offer 95% car parc
30 May 2017
Brembo UV coated discs set the standard
First introduced to the aftermarket in September 2012 for top-of-the-range applications only, Brembo’s range of UV painted discs have quickly become the standard against which all other replacement discs are measured. Today, with more than 800 UV disc codes available covering the vast majority of vehicles in the European car parc, discerning owners increasingly specify
17 May 2017
Brake Engineering continues to increase caliper coverage
Brake Engineering has introduced eight new brake calipers and one pair of brake discs to its extensive range as it continues to fulfill its promise of expanding its coverage. The additional brake calipers are part of Brake Engineering’s original colour painted caliper range for the independent aftermarket and include; two new grey painted calipers for
16 May 2017
First Line introduces cables for electronic handbrake systems
The use of electronic handbrake systems, over the usual lever-operated equivalents, are becoming more popular amongst vehicle manufacturers as a way to further improve driver comfort, convenience and safety. However, despite the increasing popularity of these systems, it is difficult to source replacement brake cables from the independent sector. To solve this problem and ensure
15 May 2017
Drum brake issues: remedy or replace?
Vital to the proper operation of a commercial vehicle’s braking system, a brake drum is a crucial component. Excessive wear of the brake drum can lead to potential brake failure, which is why regular inspection and periodic replacement when needed is so important. Brake friction supplier Lumag advises CV workshop technicians on what signs of