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  1. Raybestos Brand Brake Pads Released for Late Model Import Applications

    Raybestos Brand Brake Pads Released for Late Model Import Applications Raybestos brand brake parts – a member of Brake Parts Inc. – has added the following late model part numbers to the Raybestos brand brake catalog: Raybestos brand brake parts – a member of Brake Parts Inc. – has added the following late model part numbers to the Raybestos brand...
  2. New Raybestos Brand Brake Pads and Rotors Added for Late Model Foreign and Domestic Applications

    New Raybestos Brand Brake Pads and Rotors Added for Late Model Foreign and Domestic Applications Raybestos brand brake parts – a member of Brake Parts Inc. – has begun adding listings for the 2014 model year, with coverage for nine makes and thirteen 2014 models. Raybestos brand brake parts – a member of Brake Parts Inc. – has begun adding...
  3. Affinia Global Brake and Chassis Receives Patent for Raybestos Brand R-300 Performance Rotors

    Affinia Global Brake and Chassis Receives Patent for Raybestos Brand R-300 Performance Rotors Brake Parts Inc., located in McHenry, Ill., has been assigned a patent (D640,620) for the design of its Raybestos brand R-300 disk brake rotor. Brake Parts Inc., located in McHenry, Ill., has been assigned a patent (D640,620) for the design of its Raybestos brand R-300 disk brake...
  4. Brake Pedal Pulsation

    Brake Pedal Pulsation Pay attention to the details of how brakes work and you can avoid this issue When a brake pedal pulses beneath your foot, your first thought is probably “warped brake rotors.” Your next thought might be about how it happened, because if you’re going to get paid for the repair you want to make sure it doesn’t...
  5. Motor Trend BMW i3 Test – 0 To 60 MPH 6.4 Seconds, Braking Is Unmatched

    BMW i3 BEV owner Peder Norby (InsideEVs contributor) tipped us off to a Motor Trend test article of the battery-electric version of the BMW i3. Of particular interest are a few of the test figures: 0 to 60 MPH in 6.4 seconds Braking 60 to 0 MPH 108 feet The 6.4-second time is one-tenth of a second quicker than what Car & Driverposted...
  6. 22 CARS THAT STOP FROM 60 MPH IN LESS THAN 100 FEET

    22 CARS THAT STOP FROM 60 MPH IN LESS THAN 100 FEET The Under 100 Club: What Goes Fast, Must Slow Down Fast, Too '); hiddenDoc.close() })();{"uid":2,"hostPeerName":"https://www.motortrend.com","initialGeometry":"{\"windowCoords_t\":0,\"windowCoords_r\":3286,\"windowCoords_b\":1040,\"windowCoords_l\":1366,\"frameCoords_t\":2234.1875,\"frameCoords_r\":1315.5,\"frameCoords_b\":2324.1875,\"frameCoords_l\":587.5,\"styleZIndex\":\"auto\",\"allowedExpansion_t\":0,\"allowedExpansion_r\":0,\"allowedExpansion_b\":0,\"allowedExpansion_l\":0,\"xInView\":0,\"yInView\":0}","permissions":"{\"expandByOverlay\":true,\"expandByPush\":false,\"readCookie\":false,\"writeCookie\":false}","metadata":"{\"shared\":{\"sf_ver\":\"1-0-29\",\"ck_on\":1,\"flash_ver\":\"0\"}}","reportCreativeGeometry":false,"isDifferentSourceWindow":false,"goog_safeframe_hlt":{}}" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" width="728" height="90" data-is-safeframe="true" sandbox="allow-forms allow-pointer-lock allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation" style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font: inherit; vertical-align: bottom; max-width: 100%;"> If this spec list looks familiar...
  7. AUDI E-TRON SUV WILL GET A FANCY REGENERATIVE BRAKING SYSTEM

    AUDI E-TRON SUV WILL GET A FANCY REGENERATIVE BRAKING SYSTEM And nearly 490 lb-ft of torque in "boost mode" Capturing kinetic energy that would normally be lost to heat and using it to recharge a battery isn't a new concept, but Audi believes it's taken regenerative braking to new heights with the upcoming E-Tron SUV. The all-electric sport-ute will debut a new energy...
  8. CONTINENTAL INVENTS BETTER BRAKES FOR ELECTRIC CARS

    CONTINENTAL INVENTS BETTER BRAKES FOR ELECTRIC CARS Maximum regenerative braking, easier maintenance This week, tire manufacturer and major automotive supplier Continental officially introduced the New Wheel Concept that we first learned about at a preview event last month. Aimed at improving braking in electric vehicles, Continental says it not only optimizes the wheel and braking system for regenerative braking, it also makes the brake...
  9. FAST BRAKE: 20 BEST 60 TO 0 DISTANCES RECORDED BY MOTOR TREND

    FAST BRAKE: 20 BEST 60 TO 0 DISTANCES RECORDED BY MOTOR TREND From 60 to 0 in 101 Feet or Less When it comes to braking distances, you might think that the lighter the car, the better. However, when you have a lot of power under the hood, it's not that easy to come to a quick stop. We scoured...
  10. 2019 TOYOTA 86 TRD SPECIAL EDITION GETS BETTER BRAKES, STICKIER TIRES

    2019 TOYOTA 86 TRD SPECIAL EDITION GETS BETTER BRAKES, STICKIER TIRES Model limited to 1,418 units and priced starting at $33,340 Despite near-universal cries for more power, the Toyota 86 has always been about balance and handling. That philosophy continues with the introduction of the 2019 Toyota 86 TRD Special Edition, which receives goodies to improve handling and braking but no significant power bump. We...