Category: Brakes

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

Approximately 100 product managers from Tenneco aftermarket customers in 33 countries in the Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) region recently joined Tenneco at the Ascari circuit in Marbella, Spain for a privileged preview of the product line-up in the months to come. The two-day event, called the Product Manager’s Experience, or PMX, included a

ZF Aftermarket has extended TRW’s ‘Corner Module’ offer of braking, steering and suspension products. The extension adds an additional 95 OE part numbers which cover an extensive list of makes and applications. These include: brake pad set, disc brake for Mercedes Benz S Class 2014 onwards; tie rod end for Suzuki Vitara 2015 onwards; accessories

Japanparts, with head offices in Verona, has specialised for more than 30 years in spare parts for Asian, European and American vehicles, under the Japanparts, Ashika and Japko labels. Today, there are over 29,000 part numbers for each of the three brands. The range of products distributed by Japanparts includes 140 different product groups for