The BRAKE Report

Tribol Braking will launch the first commercially available full-composite brake pad in summer 2026, using its ColdForge-Carbon backing plate to cut weight 70% and dramatically reduce heat transfer to brake fluid. thebrakereport.com/tribol-braking…

April 2026 Aftermarket Power Rankings™ are live. 47 companies scored. First real movement data. Top 10: 1. Brembo (80) 2. EBC Brakes (74) 3. NRS Brakes (68) 4. DFC (68) 5. TTX/Mevotech (62) 6. ATE/AUMOVIO (61) 7. PureForge (54) 8. UltraHC/WINHERE (53) 9. Sangsin Brake (51) 10. Wilwood (51) Biggest Climber: Sangsin Brake ▲23 spots to #9 OE pedigree + supply chain stability = the right message at the right time. Automechanika Istanbul and Frankfurt on the calendar. Building real NA aftermarket momentum. One to Watch: ATE/AUMOVIO ▲22 to #6 The Continental spin-off has landed. New ‘Masterpiece’ aftermarket campaign. 120th anniversary. Safety & Motion EBIT up 42%. No longer in transition — on offense. The mid-table story: PowerStop, Delphi, and Hawk all dropped — not because they got worse, but because they went quiet. In a momentum tracker, silence is a score. Full interactive rankings at thebrakereport.com/power-rankings/ #brakes #aftermarket #brakeindustry #automotive

April 2026 Aftermarket Power Rankings™ are live. 47 companies. First month-over-month movement data. 🏆 #1 Brembo (80) 📈 Biggest Climber: Sangsin Brake ▲23 👀 One to Watch: ATE/AUMOVIO ▲22 Silence got punished. Activity got rewarded. Full interactive rankings → thebrakereport.com/power-rankings/ #brakes #aftermarket #automotive

. @BremboBrakes introduces the Hyction carbon ceramic brake disc on the Ducati Superleggera V4 Centenario, reducing disc weight by 450 grams and inertia by 40% versus steel. thebrakereport.com/brembo-debuts-…

The suit lands days after a separate CX-90 brake squeal class action settled for only one plaintiff — leaving broader claims unresolved. NHTSA is also investigating ~43,000 CX-90s over a prior steering recall. thebrakereport.com/mazda-cx-90-fa…

NEW: A class action lawsuit targets 2024–2026 @MazdaUSA CX-90 SUVs over alleged brake defects and Lane-Keep Assist malfunctions. The plaintiff's vehicle spent 36 days at dealerships with no permanent fix.

The Genesis GV60 Magma pairs 400 mm disc brakes and monoblock calipers with torque vectoring and regenerative braking for performance-focused chassis control. thebrakereport.com/genesis-gv60-m…

My business has generated hundreds of thousands of dollars from @LinkedIn. From @X? Zero. Same content. Same effort. My LinkedIn accounts: ~100K followers. My X accounts: a few thousand. LinkedIn engagement: consistent. X engagement: crickets. People come to X to argue and scroll. People go to LinkedIn to do business. I'm not complaining — just sharing the data.

As legacy brake brands face unprecedented instability, Sangsin Brake America is positioning its OE pedigree and vertically controlled manufacturing as the foundation for a new era of aftermarket partnership and supply chain predictability. 👉 thebrakereport.com/beyond-the-tur…

. @Tesla's new "Comfort Braking" feature uses a dual master brake cylinder architecture to modulate friction brake pressure at near-zero speed — automating the "chauffeur stop." It's hardware-locked to the refreshed Model Y, highlighting how foundation #brake hardware is becoming a prerequisite for software-defined vehicle features. thebrakereport.com/tesla-comfort-…

ZF Aftermarket just dropped a major update to its TRW motorcycle brake pad range for 2026. The numbers tell the story: 1,000+ new applications, nearly 40 new part numbers, and coverage for more than 7,500 motorcycle models. Recent additions include pads for the BMW R 1300 GS/GS Adventure, Ducati V4/V4s Panigale, and Kawasaki Z 900. A few things that stand out: → Electric motorcycle coverage jumped 38%, now including the BMW CE 04, Husqvarna EE-3, Kawasaki Ninja E-1, and Yamaha NEO → Chinese-brand vehicles sold under names like Benelli, CF Moto, Moto Morini, and Voge are now in the catalog → All 12 friction compounds are copper-free and heavy-metal-free → Every road-use pad is ECE R90 homologated The aftermarket is catching up to where the motorcycle market is heading — electric, global, and demanding cleaner materials. 👉 thebrakereport.com/trw-expands-mo… #Brakes #Motorcycle #Aftermarket #TRW #ZFAftermarket #BrakePads #ElectricMotorcycles #FrictionMaterials

The brake industry never stops moving—and neither does our coverage. 🛑 Keeping up with technical era shifts, federal lawsuits, and global logistics can be a full-time job. To make it easier for my network to stay informed, I’m back with this week’s edition of The BRAKE Report Weekly. Our Chief Braking Officer, Otto Stop, is at the desk to break down the most significant headlines from the last seven days. In this episode, we’re diving into: ✅ Brembo’s push for weight reduction in the upcoming 2026 F1 era. ✅ Hyundai Mobis testing the limits of "e-Corner" tech in sub-zero Sweden. ✅ The class-action lawsuit involving Hyundai Tucson "phantom braking." ✅ Tesla’s new service bulletin for Model Y front brake rotors. ✅ Global growth from TMD Friction, Friction One, and the FMSI. Whether you’re in OE, the aftermarket, or motorsports, these are the stories shaping the start of 2026. Check out the update below and let me know: Is your team seeing an increase in phantom braking concerns, or are you more focused on the shift toward 2026 racing standards? #BrakeTechnology #AutomotiveAftermarket #F1 #VehicleSafety #SupplyChain #TheBrakeReport #ChiefBrakingOfficer

The inaugural edition of The BRAKE Report Aftermarket Power Rankings™ — the industry’s first monthly brand momentum tracker dedicated to the #brake aftermarket. This baseline establishes where every tracked company stands heading into 2026. 👉 thebrakereport.com/power-rankings/

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. @ConsumerReports named @MazdaUSA its first Safest Brand in the new Safety Verdict assessment, evaluating crashworthiness, braking, emergency handling, and crash-prevention technology effectiveness. 👉 thebrakereport.com/mazda-earns-co…

Essex Parts Services has filed a federal lawsuit accusing @BremboBrakes of extortion, alleging the Italian brake manufacturer pressured the @NASCAR distributor to pay debts from a separate bankrupt company. 👉 thebrakereport.com/essex-parts-al…

German brake component manufacturer Otto Zimmermann is advancing development of proprietary coating solutions to meet forthcoming Euro 7 brake particle emission standards. The company has established dedicated particle testing infrastructure and is currently evaluating carbide-coated brake discs paired with specially formulated brake pads. 👉 thebrakereport.com/otto-zimmerman…

Factory #brakes now stop in under 90 feet from 60 mph across diverse platforms. New data reveals how tire integration, thermal management, and electronic controls are reshaping performance benchmarks. 👉 thebrakereport.com/oem-brake-syst…

Dynamic Friction Company (DFC) has received the Friction Materials Standards Institute (FMSI) Award for New Assignments and Applications for the ninth consecutive year. The recognition acknowledges DFC’s continued contributions to the industry’s standard part-numbering system. 👉 thebrakereport.com/dynamic-fricti…