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Brembo Forced To Lay Off 1,800 Employees
 Performance aftermarket brake system company, Brembo, are being forced to lay off more than 1,800 workers worldwide in Italy, Mexico, and Poland. Sources close to the company say that company orders have "fallen drastically" and any sign of recovery is grim.
Sources: Auto News & Autoblog
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Chrysler Recalls 300,000 SUVs With Brake Problems
 Detroit Free Press reported that Chrysler LLC has recalled nearly 300,000 SUVs due to brake problems while driving up hill. "The recall involves more than 156,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees and Commander SUVs from the 2006-2007 model years, more than 90,000 2007 Jeep Wrangler SUVs and nearly 50,000 2007 Dodge Nitro SUVs. The automaker had received about 20 complaints of vehicles experiencing a delay in braking when drivers tried to come to a stop after coasting uphill. To fix the problem, the computer connected to the anti-lock brake system will be reprogrammed."
Owners can contact Chrysler directly at (800)853-1403 or speak with your local dealer for more information and to see if your vehicle has been recalled.
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500,000 Ford Escapes Recalled
 MSNBC reports, "Ford Motor Co. said Tuesday it was recalling more than 500,000 Ford Escape sport utility vehicles after receiving reports of engine fires linked to corrosion on antilock brake connectors. Ford said the recall involved 444,880 Escapes from the 2001-2004 model years in the United States, and about 75,000 Escapes in Canada, Mexico and Europe. The recall does not affect hybrid versions of the SUV, the automaker said."
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Truckblog Adds Truck Hownd Products
 Today Truckblog added featured truck aftermarket products to the site from Truck Hownd, the ultimate pickup truck & SUV product guide. Located below the search boxes, products from Truck Hownd are displayed with a brief description of each product. Click those links to view more information about the product, rate it, or build a list of your favorites. It's pretty cool, and the search feature helps you find anything for your ride! Like the Truckblog blog/news service, Truck Hownd is free for enthusiasts to browse, and free for manufacturers to add their own products. Be sure to check out the New Products and Hot Products pages, plus the other Hownd sites that include Fitness Hownd, iPod Hownd, and Coffee Hownd.
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Ford has built the ultimate pick up truck of the millennium, and has chosen an iconic name that depicts it perfectly - the Super Duty. The Ford F-250 and F-350 caters to all the needs of full-size truck owners. You have those that use it as a work horse, towing a fifth wheel or goose neck trailer with a gross combined vehicle weight (GCWR) of 31,100 pounds; guys lifting it sky high with Bigfoot sized rolling stock; and those with dropped on airbags, laying frame with 26" wheels. Despite these trucks being all across the spectrum, they have one thing in common: they have to STOP! That's where Stainless Steel Brake Corporation's 8 Piston Brake Calipers come in.
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