With the first phase of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Copper-Free Brake Initiative coming to a close at the end of the year, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC reminds fleets and ...

SEATTLE – When a driver hits the brakes, friction releases copper shavings that fall onto the road and are eventually washed into rivers, where, environmentalists say, the metal could pose a hazard to ...

WASHINGTON (Jan. 22, 2015) — Eight original equipment automotive and automotive aftermarket industry groups have signed an agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the ...

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, ...

Ferodo was the first brand to offer zero-copper friction materials for light vehicles (LVs) – well ahead of industry legislation Further developed to match the specific demands of commercial vehicles ...

Several motor vehicle industry associations including the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association and Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association pledged to reduce the amount of copper in brake pads. The ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... SEATTLE — When a driver hits the brakes, friction releases copper shavings that fall onto the road and are eventually washed into rivers, where ...

SEATTLE - When a driver hits the brakes, friction releases copper shavings that fall onto the road and are eventually washed into rivers, where environmentalists say the metal could pose a hazard to ...

LAS VEGAS (Feb. 17, 2015) — Robert Bosch GmbH has introduced copper-free material in its premium-grade QuietCast brake pads as well as its other lines of braking products and has developed a ...

MAT Holdings, Inc. announced the launch of the Bendix Brakes brand Premium product line, which offers copper-free brake products for late model vehicles. The Bendix Premium line includes brake pads, ...