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.

DRiV is introducing an extension of original equipment-quality Ferodo® Premier copper-free brake pads for commercial vehicles, enabling fleets and equipment operators to achieve world-class stopping ...

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 ...

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, ...

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, ...

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 ...

Brake manufacturers have responded to environmental concerns by reformulating their products to reduce or eliminate the use of copper, which is toxic to salmon and other aquatic species. Data gathered ...

When it comes to maintenance items on your vehicle, one of the most important components you need to pay attention to are brake pads. Having high-quality brake pads could save you from getting into an ...

KONTICH, Belgium, Feb. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DRiV is introducing an extension of original equipment-quality Ferodo ® Premier copper-free brake pads for commercial vehicles, enabling fleets and ...