We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Folks rarely think about their brake pads. They slap them on there and go about their busy lives. However, brakes are an important part of ...

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — Automotive braking system components manufacturer Akebono Brake Corp. has added seven new part numbers to its offerings, expanding its coverage to nearly 1 million more ...

Akebono Brake Industry says its 6-piston calipers and disc brake pads are now on the front wheels of Volvo’s XC60 T8 Polestar Engineered, which became available in Japan from 6 November. The disc ...

The brake system is a vital part of any car's anatomy. It relies on a combination of hydraulic power and friction to stop your vehicle. Each wheel has a braking mechanism and, depending on the car's ...

With the introductionof the 370Z, Nissan brought forth improved performance in nearly all aspects-from more displacement and power to improved acceleration and deceleration. An improvement in ...

Brake rotors are one of the most integral parts of a modern vehicle. Without them, you’re hitting a tree, a mail carrier, or Timmy’s dog Spot. Too often do we overlook brake rotor wear, only to the ...

When automotive giant General Motors fell on challenging economic times, the lingering trend adversely affected its supply chain as well, including the U.S. division of a Japanese company ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Hundreds of people are set to lose their jobs in Elizabethtown. The Akebono Brake plant will fully shut down, leaving about 450 workers out of a job. The Japanese company said ...