Manufacturers of brake pads are gearing up to meet a first-in-the-nation Washington state law requiring they phase out the use of copper and other heavy metals. Washington in 2010 banned the use of ...

The following was published in CCJ's Air Brake Book, 11th edition, sponsored by Silverback HD. CCJ's Air Brake Book is a complementary industry resource courtesy of our partnership with Silverback HD, ...

McHENRY, Ill.—Laws in California and Washington banning certain concentrations of harmful materials used in manufacturing brake pads have groups concentrating their efforts to meet impending deadlines ...

Brake pads are consumables that are vital to the braking system. Just like brake fluid, they are often overlooked, and the consequences can be disastrous. The brake pads have the role of gripping the ...

With copper-free brake standards taking effect, suppliers are reengineering friction materials, and fleets are weighing what the change means for air disc brake performance on the road.

Endurance Warranty, Omega Auto Care, Toco Warranty and American Dream Auto Protect All new cars (and many used cars) come with warranty coverage to protect owners against manufacturing defects, but ...

Washington — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the automotive industry and the states signed an agreement Tuesday to dramatically reduce the use of copper in motor vehicle brake pads — a move ...

If you've ever pulled up to a stoplight and sounded like a city bus with a megaphone, you're not alone. Brake squeal is one ...

A car can weigh two tons, move at highway speed, and still stop on a dime—if the brake system stays healthy. That kind of power deserves respect. Yet repair shops across the country see the same ...

SEATTLE — Manufacturers of brake pads are gearing up to meet a first-in-the-nation Washington state law requiring they phase out the use of copper and other heavy metals. Washington in 2010 banned the ...