Category: Brake Discs

There was standing room only at the Autotech Roadshow at the McWilliam Hotel in Claremorris, Co.Mayo on Monday Night, January 23. Organised by HBA Distributors, the Roadshow consisted of a series of technical presentations covering a range of topical issues, with presentations from Stuart Tagg from Brembo, John Ely from Tunap Chemicals, Germany and Paul

Effective since November 2016, ECE R90, the regulation specifying design, construction and performance requirements for friction material in brake pads and shoes, has been extended to brake discs and drums as well. The ECE R90 regulation, which originally applied to brake pads and shoes, has recently been modified, and the new version, R90-02, starting from

As of November 2016, replacement brake discs on newly registered vehicles must demonstrate compliance with the ECE R90 quality standard. Exceeding legal requirements, 90 per cent of all Meyle brake discs currently sold already comply with the standard. This also encompasses brake discs fitted on older vehicles models – a requirement not included in the

Ferodo’s Eco-Friction low and zero copper brake pads provide greater stopping power compared to competitors’ traditional, copper-based materials, according to tests carried out by MIRA, the UK independent proving ground and research consultancy.

Premium aftermarket brand, Mintex, has added to its expansive product range by manufacturing brake pads for the 2014 Mercedes Benz S Class AMG and the 2015 Audi Q5.

Schaeffler (UK) Ltd has kicked off 2016 by continuing to add to its market-leading LuK clutch 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.

Comline is once again demonstrating its credentials as a major force within the European aftermarket by introducing a new range of coated brake discs. Designed to replace the brand’s standard disc offering, new Comline coated brake discs are precision-manufactured and feature a specialised anti-corrosion coating, which delivers benefits for both the technician and vehicle owner

There are a number of reasons why brakes make a noise, however, the problem does not always arise from the brake pads themselves. Global leader in brake technology, Mintex, discusses the most common reasons: New pads fitted with old discs Probably the most common cause of complaint has nothing to do with the new pads