Tag: brakes
Ferodo composite brake rotors launched for BMW aftermarket
DRiV braking specialist brand Ferodo has launched a new composite rotor brake range, initially comprising 17 part numbers suitable for many popular BMW models. Directly compatible with models from the 1- to 7-Series, including GranTurismo models and the Z4 roadster, the brakes are manufactured to original equipment rotor specifications.
Demand grows for National Auto Parts’ brake products
In response to increasing demand from factors and garages, leading UK clutch and brake specialist National Auto Parts has added further pads and discs to its burgeoning braking portfolio.
CDP scores Brembo ‘A’ for both climate change and water security
Brembo has been highlighted as a global leader in corporate sustainability by environmental impact non-profit CDP, achieving a place on the CDP A List for both climate change and water security - two out of three environmental themes covered by CDP scores.
New year hails further growth for National as more products introduced
Clutch and brake specialist National Auto Parts shows no signs of halting growth in 2019 as it introduces more additions across two of its key product ranges. In response to demand, 11 new brake pads and two new clutch parts have been added this month, now available to aftermarket customers.
Tamworth motorsport, high performance brakes firm secures £3m finance
A Tamworth based manufacturer of high-performance brake components for the motorsport and performance vehicle market has secured a £3 million finance package from HSBC UK to fund new state-of-the-art machinery to boost production. Alcon has used the funding to purchase five Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines as well as a noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) dynamometer.
More vehicles covered in SMPE’s Brake Light Switch range
SMPE’s (Standard Motor Products Europe) brake light switch range now covers an additional 267 vehicle models for a massive 281,000 more vehicles on UK roads. As part of its ongoing catalogue development, this is the latest increase across a series of SMPE ranges and follows the recent work on its aftermarket portfolio of ABS Sensors, resulting in coverage for a further 2.7 million cars on the UK’s roads. SMPE’s brake light switch range includes 146 part numbers covering 31,397,706 UK vehicles.
Comline Auto Parts announces backing for Formula Student Team Vermillion
Comline Auto Parts will support Denmark-based Vermilion Racing as the team’s official supplier of brake discs in Formula Student. Comline ADC1503 coated brake discs will feature on the team’s 2019 all-electric single-seat racer.
Brembo unveils MotoE brake solution
The inaugural season of the FIM Enel MotoE World Cup – MotoE for short – next year will support the MotoGP championship at five European circuits. Each ten-lap race will be contested by 18 Electric-powered ‘Energica Ego Corsa’ motorcycles, with two of the 110kW (147hp) bikes fielded by each MotoGP team and four by Moto2 and Moto3 teams.
Padtech releases new pads for Jaguar and Audi
Autoparts UK has introduced more new brake pad references under the established Padtech brand, offering customers expanded vehicle parc coverage, including the Jaguar XJ and Audi A4.
Painted caliper range expands
Brake Engineering has expanded its range of original colour painted calipers for the independent aftermarket, as it continues to meet demand from garages.
National Auto Parts enhances its brake and clutch offering
National Auto Parts has introduced 13 new brake pads, three new discs and two new clutch kits in the past month, further expanding its aftermarket coverage.
Bendix braking products moving into Western Europe
The Parts Alliance will be helping to showcase opportunities with Bendix braking products to a global audience at next month’s Automechanika Frankfurt exhibition, taking place from 11 to 14 September.
National sees growth in export markets
National Auto Parts has experienced considerable growth in export markets in the past year, as the company looks to fly the flag for UK engineering at Automechanika Frankfurt. With a growing customer base abroad and further opportunities being explored in Poland, Scandinavia, Ukraine and Germany, National has invested in all areas of its business to ensure it offers an exciting proposition for a growing, diverse customer base.
Borg & Beck makes British truck racing debut
Following its CV brake pad introduction First Line Ltd, with their 100-year-old Borg & Beck brand, entered a sponsorship agreement with the Cole Trucksport truck racing team providing them with premium quality Brake Pads and Discs.
Roadlink’s ‘international focus’ set for Frankfurt
Roadlink International is gearing up for Automechanika Frankfurt, showcasing its full aftermarket portfolio on Stand C78 in Hall 5.1, taking place at Messe Frankfurt on 11-15 September 2018.