Wabco and TVS Group Agree to Brakes Business Demerger
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Wabco, a provider of vehicle electronic systems to the global commercial vehicle industry, and India’s TVS Group, which among other things, produces and distributes automotive components and hardware, have announced their intention of transferring the brakes business of their Indian joint venture Sundaram Clayton Ltd (SCL) to a new wholly owned subsidiary, WABCO-TVS (India) Ltd., (WABCO-TVS) through a demerger plan.
BITS and EBC Brakes to Display at Brityrex
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) One of the U.K.’s leading tyre wholesalers and a globally renown brand in motorcycle braking products has become the latest big name to confirm its involvement at May’s Brityrex International ‘07, according to a recent press statement released by the exhibition’s organisers.
SEMA Show 2006: New Raybestos Brand Brakes Product Line Up
(Las Vegas/Tire Review) Affinia Under Vehicle Group introduced its new Raybestos brake line up. The company called the new line-up “a consolidated product line that provides customers with increased application coverage, a competitive pricing structure, and a simplified selection process for the company’s friction, rotors and hydraulic products.”
How to know whether to resurface or replace brake rotors
The rise of front-wheel-drive vehicles in the mid-1970s led to the emergence of hubless or “hat” style rotors.
Discount Tire acquires six Suburban Tire Auto Repair Centers
The six locations in the Chicago area will continue to operate under the Suburban Tire Auto Repair Centers brand name.
The heroics of anti-lock braking systems
ABS plays a vital role in maintaining vehicle stability and control during braking.
BEV brake service tips
To disconnect the 12-volt power system on the Model S you must access the “frunk” or front trunk. And before you disconnect the 12-volt battery you need to do two things.
Don’t overlook the importance of EV service training
We look at our data from tire dealers surrounding EV service and discuss how not providing training could be detrimental.
2024 OTR Conference addresses safety, industry growth, training
The 69th OTR Tire Conference was highlighted by the creation of the Tire Recycling Foundation, safety, tire chains, retreading and more.
Understanding hybrid regenerative braking and its impact on brake wear
Hybrid brakes capture kinetic energy through regenerative braking instead of losing it as heat.
