About this podcast
The official podcast of The BRAKE Report. Join us as we dive deeper into guests and companies impacting the global brake industry.
Episodes
- AUMOVIO's Push Into Powersports Brake Control · 22 min · Episode 20AUMOVIO Engineering Solutions is bringing the electronic brake control technology behind AUMOVIO's 500 million delivered electronic brake systems to side-by-sides and other…
- Brake Dust Becomes a Regulated Emission — Sarah Olson, PureForge · 27 min · Episode 19Brake dust spent two decades as a cosmetic complaint. In November it becomes a regulated emission in Europe — and the industry is still working out what that means. Sarah Olson…
- Greg Vyletel on Friction’s Future · 28 min · Episode 18Power Stop’s VP of Engineering and Quality — and incoming chair of the SAE Brake Colloquium & Exhibition — breaks down what actually goes into a brake pad, why EVs are rewriting…
- PFC Brakes: Luis Maurel on Braking Excellence in Global Motorsport · 16 min · Episode 17In this Coffee Brake episode, Luis Maurel discusses the competitive nature of racing and the critical role engineers play in enhancing performance. He reflects on his experience…
- Orthene's 'Halo' Effect: Changing the Way You Think About Brake Fluid · 12 min · Episode 16In this Coffee Brake episode, Lloyd Ker, CEO of Orthene, discusses the company's legacy as the world's largest specialist producer of brake fluids and shares insights into their…
- Inside Frenkit’s Playbook for Aftermarket Success · 20 min · Episode 15How does a leading brake component manufacturer stay ahead in an era of electric vehicles and supply chain disruption? In this episode, we get the answers from Andy Mayfield and…
- PureForge: Tackling Aftermarket and Motorsports · 23 min · Episode 14In this conversation, Brian Hagman interviews Gordon Heidacker, CEO of PureForge, discussing the company's recent developments in the aftermarket sector, innovations in brake…
- Motorsports ABS Kit: Interview with Volker van Lier · 18 min · Episode 13In the latest Coffee Brake podcast, Brian Hagman sits down with Volker Van Lier, Director of Business Segment Chassis and Brake Systems at Continental Engineering Services (CES)…
- IIHS: David Kidd on AEB Technology · 28 min · Episode 12This episode of Coffee Brake features an in-depth conversation with David Kidd from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), recorded live at the 42nd Brake Colloquium…
- FUCHS: Interview with Dr. Matthias Ostertag · 13 min · Episode 11In this episode of Coffee Brake, Dr. Matthias Ostertag, head of the global business segment automotive components and interior components at the FUCHS Group, delves into the…
- Exploring the Impact of Euro 7 Regulations on the Automotive Industry · 19 min · Episode 10In the latest episode of Coffee Brake, The BRAKE Report delves into the significant changes brought about by the Euro 7 regulations on the automotive industry, with a special…
- ITT Inc: Interview with Luca Savi · 20 min · Episode 9Luca Savi's leadership journey at ITT Inc. is both inspiring and illustrative of the strategic vision that has propelled the company to the forefront of the industry. As…
- Brakes India: Interview with Sriram Viji · 24 min · Episode 8In an enlightening conversation, Sriram Viji, the Managing Director of Brakes India, sheds light on the vibrant dynamics of the Indian automotive market and the strategic…
- Frasle Mobility: Interview with Sergio Carvalho · 19 min · Episode 7Sergio Carvalho, CEO of Randoncorp and Frasle Mobility, discusses the rebranding of Frasle Mobility and its significance. He also highlights the company's success in 2023 and its…
- Brembo: Interview with Stéphane Rolland · 14 min · Episode 6Stéphane Rolland, the President and CEO of Brembo North America, recently talked about the company’s focus and initiatives in the automotive industry. During this conversation…
- NUADI Group: Interview with Jose Ciordia · 34 min · Episode 5Jose Ciordia, CEO of NUADI Group, discusses the company's background and position as a leading manufacturer of brake components for the automotive industry. He highlights the…
- Continental: Interview with Lutz Kuehnke · 22 min · Episode 4Welcome to another edition of the Coffee Brake podcast. In today's episode, we are delighted to have Lutz Kuehnke join us for an insightful discussion on Continental and its…
- PureForge: Interview with Gordon Heidacker · 28 min · Episode 3Welcome to another episode of the Coffee Brake Podcast. As we all know, the world of brake technology is ever-evolving, and few companies exemplify that evolution quite like…
- Bosch USA: Interview with Dr. Mark Phipps · 18 min · Episode 2Welcome to another episode of the Coffee Brake Podcast, the official podcast of The BRAKE Report. In this interview we're joined by Dr. Mark Phipps, Director of Engineering for…
- ZF Group: Interview with Ryan Biehl · 22 min · Episode 1In our first official episode of the Coffee Brake Podcast, brought to you by The BRAKE Report, we delve deep into the world of advanced braking systems, the fascinating…







