Category: Brakes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Euro Car Parts has announced impressive sales figures from its collaboration with brake technology specialist Brembo. The partnership, which was formally announced in January 2016, saw more than one million units sold across the first year of the relationship. An acknowledged world leader and innovator in the field of brake system technology, Brembo has more

Comline Auto Parts (Comline), the award-winning British distributor of European, Japanese and Korean replacement parts, has enhanced its brake pad and disc offering with over 50 new part numbers. Comline’s friction offering continues to go from strength-to-strength, combining high-quality manufacturing, consistent, reliable performance and excellent value-for-money to deliver real results for aftermarket businesses. Comline’s prowess