This tour of offbeat vehicles with braking issues shows that there is no limit to the number of problems that can occur, or the types of manufacturers that need to be careful.
The following are a few views of the current state of the braking industry, encompassing commercial deployment, actuation systems and the ongoing switch from drum to disc models.
The following three brake issues led to either huge recalls or high fines.
Automated brakes are a hot topic among researchers, automakers and consumers.
From cars to motorcycles and Germany to the U.S., brake recalls are a worldwide constant.
Read MoreThe march of progress is continual in the automatic emergency braking sector. Automakers’ progress is running ahead of earlier promises.
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Greening and 6th Gear will work with the Dutch RDW to help manufacturers with the application process.
Read MoreThe latest brake market data indicates that disc brakes are rising in prominence compared to drum-based models.
Read MoreBraking for heavy and medium-duty trucks is advancing in several interesting directions at once.
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The European safety agency Euro NCAP is working on a new method to test vehicles that come equipped with autonomous driver assist systems.
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Though passenger vehicles and commercial trucks have gotten consistently more reliable over the years, they still require regular maintenance and high-quality, properly tested components in order to function properly.
Read MoreFrom leaking brake lines to computer bugs, potential issues with cars’ brakes run the gamut. This recent sampling shows a few of these problems.
Read MoreBraking issues can strike anywhere – even in the high-performance world of Formula 1 racing. Drivers are reporting overheating brakes.
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