Friction material manufacturer Fras-le North America announced that it has purchased a new brake NVH dynamometer from Link Engineering to expand its testing capabilities. The $1.5 million investment ...

To expand its testing capabilities, friction material manufacturer Fras-le North America Inc. has purchased a new brake NVH dynamometer from Link Engineering Company for $1.5 million. Fras-le says it ...

TMD Friction of North America announced that its air disc brake pad friction material, Textar T3070, has met the FMVSS 121 dynamometer requirements of TMC’s Recommended Practice No. 628 – “Aftermarket ...

A new air-disc brake pad friction material from TMD Friction of North America, Textar T3070, is first TMC approved replacement option for newer tractor designs with air disc brakes on steer axles and ...

New compositions for brake pad materials have been driven by environmental regulations and the need for enhanced braking systems. Studies on the impact of different materials on the durability, ...

Going fast is important. I mean what would racing be without speed? But on the other side of the coin, going fast will end in dramatic fashion if you aren't able to safely set your car for each corner ...

Brake Particle Emission (BPE) is gaining considerable importance for the friction brake and automotive industry. So far no common approach or legislation for BPE characterization exists although many ...

There is nothing worse than hearing the brakes squeal on your brand new car, but as much testing that automakers do to limit such noises, sometimes there just isn’t a way to test all scenarios.