EuroBrake 2023 Program Preview STANSTEAD, U.K. — This year’s EuroBrake will be discussing the key topics for the braking industry. The 2023 Strategy Panel will be discussing the “Effects of the EU7 regulation on brake system development and homologation”. Below are just some of the technical presentations that will feature in EuroBrake 2023. The full program will be launched over the next few weeks. NVH New braking technologies for the future mobility: brake e-pedal (by wire), hybrid and electro-mechanical actuation systems Brake corner module digital twin in half car level for moan noise Blo ..read more

Camarillo, Calif. –Wilwood Engineering has engineered new Aero6-DM direct-mount bolt-on brake kits for 2015-21 Toyota 4Runners, and mid-SUVs to fit with most 17-inch and larger wheels. These kits are designed to be fully compatible with factory rear brakes, master cylinder, ABS (anti-lock brake systems), and computer systems. The Aero6-DM kits provide more holding power, easier modulation at low speeds, and more thermal capacity for high-demand highway and off-road applications, including towing, hauling, and commercial use. Forged aluminum six piston Aerolite direct-mount calipers are optimiz ..read more

Euro 7 has been getting a lot of attention recently because of its potential impact on the brake industry. So I decided to sit down with Stefan Guether, Global Product Manager Brake Test Systems for Horiba Europe, and Sebastian Granstat, Senior Expert, Development Foundation Brake for Audi AG, to learn more about this potential legislation and where things might be headed. Can you provide some background on how we got to this point? Sebastian Gramstat: We started this work back in 2014, let’s say officially, launching an informal working group, PMP, Informal Working Group on Non-Exhaust Emiss ..read more

ELKHART, Ind. – Forest River, Inc. has agreed to recall its model year 2023 Puma Pause Travel Trailers due to a potential brake-wiring fault. The 19 units covered by the recall were built with a brake wire going through a pinch point of the suspension system. A trailer owner first noticed the wiring issue and notified the company. The wiring was part of a component-supplier assembly. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-202 “If the brake wire becomes pinched in the suspension, it may damage or break the brake wire. The trailer brakes ..read more

OAK BROOK, Ill.  – Robert Bosch, LLC announced it has added 52 automotive aftermarket parts to its portfolio year to date in 2023, covering nearly 22 million vehicles in operation across North America — reinforcing the company’s position as a trusted partner to shops and technicians. The new Bosch products, which cover domestic, European and Asian passenger and commercial vehicles, include three braking parts, 16 fuel and water pumps, two ignition coils, 30 sensors and one fuel injector. Bosch Braking  Bosch released three high-quality braking parts and assemblies for dozens of new a ..read more

LIVERPOOL, U.K. – Surface Transforms yesterday announced it would not meet the market’s profitability expectations for for fiscal year 2023 due to technical issues which stretched from the end of 2022 into the first quarter of 2023. The company went on to further report that despite the issues of Q1, which it reported have been rectified, Surface Transforms would return to profitability in Q2. The company issued the following report: Production, Capacity, and Trading Update Surface Transforms plc (AIM:SCE) manufacturer of carbon fiber reinforced ceramic automotive brake discs provides the foll ..read more

PAMPLONA, Spain — ICER Brakes has launched a new line of long-life brake pads specifically developed for last mile delivery vehicles: LMD. LMD brake pads offer a longer life than standard brake pads, they last 40 to 75-percent longer, which significantly reduces the maintenance requirements of delivery vehicles. These brake pads are also environmentally friendly, low-emission, and copper-free. In this first phase, the range contains 18 different references, covering the main vehicle models. About ICER Brakes Established in 1961, ICER Brakes has solidified its position in recent years as Europe ..read more

SAN DIEGO and VANCOUVER, Wash. — Platform Science, a leading connected vehicle platform, and ConMet Digital announced a new collaboration to offer ConMet’s telematics portfolio in Platform Science’s industry-leading marketplace of solutions. The ConMet Digital suite of products provides fleet managers, drivers, and dispatchers with real-time visibility of a vehicle, including critical component condition and asset location. Platform Science’s innovative transportation solutions make it easier for fleets to develop, deploy, and manage mobile devices and applications on commercial vehicles. “The ..read more

SEOUL — STRADVISION, an automotive industry pioneer in deep learning-based vision perception technology, has announced its new membership to CLEPA, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers. Fellow CLEPA members include more than 100 of the world’s most prominent car parts, systems, and modules suppliers and more than 20 national trade associations and European sector associations. The membership recognizes STRADVISION’s ongoing commitment and contributions within the advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and automotive perception fields. It allows the company to contribute to the E ..read more

SEOUL — HL Mando, a company specializing in autonomous driving solutions for electric vehicles, was named a “2022 Supplier of the Year (SOY)” by General Motors Company (GM). The company has been given this honor three years in a row, starting with winning the “Launch Excellence Award” in 2020. The 31st ceremony of the 2022 SOY took place on March 23, 2023 (local time) in San Antonio, Texas, where 107 suppliers from 10 countries, including HL Mando America, attended and received the SOY Award. The SOY award is given to outstanding partner companies within the top 1 percent of all GM suppliers t ..read more