APG designated for supply of rear brake caliper assemblies Zhejiang Asia-Pacific Mechanical & Electronic Co., Ltd. (APG) was recently designated by a large Chinese automotive group, whose name is confidential, for the supply of rear brake caliper assemblies (with EPB (Electronic Park Brake)) for a New Energy Vehicle platform. According to the customer’s plan, the project is expected to start production in Q2 2026, with a lifecycle of 6 years an...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/18

Advics’ brake products adopted for Suzuki’s first EV, e VITARA Advics Co., Ltd. (Advics, Kariya City, Aichi Prefecture), an Aisin Group company, announced that its brake products have been adopted for the "e VITARA," Suzuki Motor Corporation's first electric vehicle (EV). The products selected are electrified products including Advics’ cooperative regenerative braking system and caliper integrated parking brake, which contribute to improvin...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/29

BWI Group and thyssenkrupp partner in Electro-Mechanical Brake technology BWI Group and thyssenkrupp Steering (thyssenkrupp) inked a contract for the development and manufacture of a pioneering Electro-Mechanical Brake (EMB) technology. The BWI Group will provide expertise in brakes and suspension systems through its global R&D Centers located in Italy, Poland, U.S., and China, along with its Shanghai Software Center. Its automated production fac...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/10

APG wins orders for front brake caliper, electronic parking actuator assemblies Zhejiang Asia-Pacific Mechanical & Electronic Co., Ltd. (APG) was recently designated by a large Chinese automobile group, whose name cannot be disclosed due to confidentiality, to provide front brake caliper and electronic parking actuator assemblies for a New Energy model from the customer. According to the customer’s plan, this project is expected to start mass p...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/21

LISI Group, France developing forged components for dry brake systems LISI Group announced its expertise in the development and manufacture of forged components for dry brake systems. It manufactures custom-forged components to offer its customers perfect integration into the braking system. The dry brake is activated by an electric motor located inside the caliper, which pushes the brake pads using a ball screw, for example, thus eliminating bra...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/21

nge with updated Kwid, Triber, and Kiger. The vehicles are updated with 10 new features between the models. The 2024 Kwid range now offers an RXL(O) Easy-R AMT (automatic transmission), Triber gets a 7-inch TFT instrument cluster and wireless charger, PM2.5 air filter, etc. and the Kiger gets a red brake caliper on the turbo engine, auto AC, Power fold ORVM (outside rear-view mirror), cruise control and an Easy-R AMT powertrain option between its...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/10

Brembo designs aluminum brake caliper for new Range Rover Sport SV Brembo S.p.A (Brembo) announced OCTYMA, an 8-piston aluminum brake caliper. Octyma has been exclusively designed for the new Range Rover Sport SV. It’s a front caliper distinguished by its innovative cross layout for the 8 pistons, guaranteeing maximum braking efficiency. OCTYMA, from the Latin octo, indicates the number of pistons. OCTYMA recalls the optimization of pad pressur...

News  Updated at: 2023/09/15

Brembo aiming to release newly developed next-generation brake-by-wire system in 2025 Brembo S.p.A. (Brembo), an Italian brake system manufacturer, has developed a next-generation “Sensify” brake-by-wire system that is operated with electric signals, and aims to launch it in the market in 2025. The company plans to promote the new brake-by-wire system’s software that separately controls four wheels, and advantages of improved safety and com...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/03

Brembo to invest USD 207 million to double caliper production in Escobedo, Mexico According to Mexico-Now report, Brembo announced it is investing USD 207 million for the expansion of its Escobedo plant, just outside of Monterrey, Mexico. The aim of the expansion, which is expected to generate 500 new jobs, is to double the production of brake calipers. The Escobedo plant started production in 2016 and was fully operational by the end of 2018. (M...

News  Updated at: 2023/05/16

Brembo’s EV brakes make Southeast Asia debut in Malaysia at AMKL 2023 Reported on March 17, 2023, Brembo Beyond EV kit, for the first time in Southeast Asia, has been displayed in Malaysia at the Automechanika Kuala Lumpur 2023 (AMKL). This first specific brake pads dedicated to electric cars offer a complete disc solution with new anti-corrosion treatment. It is more silent and has greater durability. According to Brembo’s official distribut...

News  Updated at: 2023/03/17

VinFast recalls 2,781 VF 8 cars due to risk of reducing effectiveness of front brake VinFast announced on February 18 that it will recall 2,781 VF 8 Eco and VF 8 Plus vehicles manufactured by VinFast from September 2022 to February 2023 for inspection, as well as to replace the bolt connecting the front brake caliper to the bearing coupling.Due to component assembly errors, it is possible that the bolt connecting caliper to the bearing coupling...

News  Updated at: 2023/02/21

ADVICS to supply high-performance caliper and ESC modulator for Lexus RX ADVICS Co., Ltd. (ADVICS) announced that its brake products have been adopted for the all-new Lexus RX. Its aluminum opposed 6-pot caliper is a high-performance brake caliper  used in the RX 500h F Sport Performance and RX 350 F Sport. It is designed to be able to fit front-engine front-drive vehicles which have limited space for installation. It also realizes stylish desig...

News  Updated at: 2022/12/07

Continental develops new green brake caliper for EVs Continental AG (Continental) announced that it has developed the green first brake caliper for disc brakes, namely the “Green Caliper”, which is more compact and significantly lighter than previous designs and has a lower residual brake torque. The new Green Caliper can save up to 2 kg in weight per brake caliper and plus up to 3 more kilograms per brake disc. The decreased residual brake t...

News  Updated at: 2022/11/25

ADVICS's high performance caliper adopted for new Mercedes AMG SL On October 13, ADVICS Co., Ltd. (ADVICS), an Aisin Group company, announced that its newly developed high performance caliper has been adopted for the new Mercedes AMG SL. Advics is supplying aluminum opposed-piston 6-pot brake calipers. A total of six pistons that press the brake pad from both sides of the rotor create a high braking force. The company anticipates that demand for...

News  Updated at: 2022/10/17

onic Screw Module (ESM). It will present an all-electric EPS system, an Electrical Vane Module (EVM), which is scheduled for launch in 2023, Electric Screw Module (a screw-type compressor combined with an electric motor), a modular SYNACT family- an integrated wheel-end unit comprising an actuator, brake caliper, brake pad and disc, eVMC – electric vehicle motion control software, redundant Power Supply System (rPMS), and a liquid-cooled, high-...

News  Updated at: 2022/09/19

Akebono Brake to supply brake calipers for CUPRA Formentor VZ5 Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd. (Akebono Brake) announced that its front 6-pot disc brake caliper has been adopted for the SEAT brand’s CUPRA Formentor VZ5 compact SUV. The disc brake calipers adopted this time are of the opposed-piston type, which achieves high heat dissipation as well as uniform friction material wear and heat transfer through the optimum combination of piston di...

News  Updated at: 2022/07/27

ADVICS supplies regenerative braking system for Toyota bZ4X ADVICS Co., Ltd. (ADVICS) announced that its several braking products have been adopted for the Toyota mid-size electric SUV, bZ4X. ADVICS supplies newly developed regenerative braking, caliper integrated electric parking brake, front wheel calipers, and front and rear rotors. The regenerative braking system is composed of an electric control braking system and ESC modulator. This newly ...

News  Updated at: 2022/05/17

Brembo to supply brakes for Faraday Future’s FF 91 EV Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (“FF”) announced Brembo as the main supplier of full brake caliper assembly for its ultimate intelligent techluxury FF 91 EV. Brembo will provide a specialized caliper assembly for the FF 91. This includes assembly, pistons, calipers, and pads, along with the electronic parking brake. The system is constructed with six-piston cast aluminum front c...

News  Updated at: 2022/04/26

Zhejiang APME wins multiple contracts  Zhejiang Asia-Pacific Mechanical & Electronic Co., Ltd. (Zhejiang APME) announced that it won multiple contracts from automakers. Firstly, Zhejiang APME will develop and produce rear brake caliper assemblies with Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) systems for China FAW Corporation Limited (FAW). The products will be adopted by the New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) under FAW’s Hongqi brand. Secondly, Zhejiang APME wi...

News  Updated at: 2022/02/15

Advics to supply regenerative coordinated brake and electric parking brake system for GAC GS8 Hybrid Advics Co., Ltd. (Advics) announced that its regenerative coordinated braking system and electric parking brake (EPB) have been selected for the GAC Group's GS8 Hybrid. This is the first time for Advics products to be supplied to a GAC Group model, and the adoption was based on the company's market experience and performance in electrification pro...

News  Updated at: 2022/01/31