Category: Brakes

Juratek, represented in Ireland by HBA Distribution has been providing superior braking solutions for almost 20 years and is well established across Europe as a leading aftermarket distributor for heavy commercial vehicles, trailers and buses. The company is also a recognised and sought after supplier of discs and pads for light commercial vehicles and passenger

Bosch has received the Global NCAP Award 2012 for developing and launching the Electronic Stability Program (ESP®). The award, which is conferred by the Global New Car Assessment Programme, was presented on 24 May 2012, during the consumer safety organisation’s annual meeting in Malacca, Malaysia. Wolfgang Hiller, president of the Bosch Chassis Systems Control division

TRW, distributed by Serfac Limited, has launched Universal DOT 5.1 ESP brake fluid – a fluid specially developed for vehicles fitted with electronic stability control (ESP) systems. This new low viscosity fluid exceeds more international specifications than any other and provides the best flow properties for ESP systems, especially in cold conditions.

Since the successful launch of the Borg & Beck braking programme in February, the main focus of activity has now moved onto range development to ensure that the programme remains up-to-date and relevant. Particularly noteworthy among these developments is the introduction of a range of matching original equipment quality pre-assembled brake shoe kits.

febi UK, a leading manufacturer and supplier of car parts, has installed MAM’s Automate data tool to improve the administration of its catalogue data.

The National Auto Parts 2012 brake disc catalogue is now available.  

febi is committed to the highest standards of safety and performance. That’s why its braking range is designed, engineered and manufactured to original equipment specification. Irrespective of the vehicle make and model – its components are designed to fit exactly.  

Peugeot held its annual Aftersales Conference recently at the Louis Fitzgerald Hotel, Dublin, attended by 70 Parts Managers, Service Managers and Technical Advisors from across the dealer network in Ireland.  

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is proposing that exhaust system, brake linings and towing couplings placed on the market are manufactured to Original Equipment specifications, or that they are approved replacements to EC or UNECE standards, that is “e” or “E” marked.