Live at SEMA: Brembo Expands Brake Pad Range

Brembo announced it has increased its parts availability in the automotive aftermarket by adding more than 350 new premium brake pad part numbers covering 107 million vehicles in North America.

“We are continuing to make it easier for the customer to access the premium line of Brembo OE replacement products,” said Dan Sandberg, Brembo North America president and CEO. “We have increased our North American aftermarket brake pad VIO coverage by 22% this year and we plan on continuing to make significant increases in Brembo’s aftermarket product offerings in 2017.”

Brembo said its premium brake pads feature ceramic material for better braking and minimal noise and brake dust, electronic wear sensors and abutment clips for ease of installation (where applicable), and a premium red metal shim to minimize vibrations and noise.

Brembo also introduced a premium line of brake fluid in 2016, including DOT 4, DOT 4LV and DOT 5.1.

McCarthy Tire Service recently opened a new in-house commercial wheel refinishing facility. According to the company, the facility has the ability to refinish over 1,000 wheels per day and technicians will utilize equipment for inspection, surface preparation, pre-treatment, and automated coating techniques at the facility.

“We're thrilled to unveil this wheel refinishing facility,” John McCarthy Jr., president of McCarthy Tire Service said. “This investment reflects our dedication to providing our customers with unparalleled efficiency and a one-stop shop for all their commercial tire and wheel needs. By streamlining the refinishing process, we can help fleets minimize downtime and maximize productivity.”