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Brembo inaugurated the new millennium with a strategy of market expansion, acquiring the Brazilian company Alfa Real Minas for the machining of automobile brake discs and the assembly of engine flywheels. Brembo also acquired the British company AP Racing Limited, …

In March 1993, as a consequence of a new strategic orientation, Kelsey-Hayes withdrew as a shareholder in the company. Brembo decided to focus its energies on the future of the company and, indirectly, on the competitiveness of the Italian manufacturing …

From the beginning of the 1980s, Brembo focused on developing innovative products and processes, with a clearly defined strategy of expansion in specialised areas of the market from passenger cars to motorsports and motorcycles. In 1980, the product range was …

When it began supplying Moto Guzzi in 1972, the Brembo brand became associated with Europe’s best motorcycles. Soon after, Brembo had secured the leadership in the motorcycle braking systems segment. But the greatest testament to the quality and technology of …

Brembo was founded just a few kilometres outside Bergamo in 1961 by Emilio Bombassei, the father of the group’s current president. While it began as a small mechanical workshop, the experience of its founder in the mechanical sector and metallurgy …

Misfiring When the ignition coil is failing or experiencing problems, it often leads to pistons misfiring or simply not firing at all, as the charge is not delivered to ignite the petrol. If you’re noticing strange noises, accompanied by a …

Brake discs, calipers, pads and brake master cylinders are the four cardinal points of each brake system; however, they won’t function without the core of the entire system, the brake fluid. Vapour Lock The formation of vapour bubbles due to …

A clutch is a device that allows you to transfer or distribute power between the engine and the transmission system to ensure smooth and gradual travel during gear changes, protecting both the gearbox and the engine itself. Pumping the clutch …

Be careful and stay safe. We hear many times when our friends get serious burn injuries from the hot water burst from the radiator opening and shot into the sky. Why is the car overheating? Radiator A coolant leak can …

Frequently Asked Questions What does a timing chain do? Every time you use the engine, the timing chain is in use. A timing chain synchronizes the rotation of the crankshaft and camshaft(s) ensuring proper timing and allows the engine’s valves …