Brembo

Enters

Heavy-Duty

Pickup

and

Suv

Segment

With

Its

Most

Powerful

Caliper

Ever

13 August 2026

Brembo, global leader in mobility innovation, unveils BOLDIKA, its new six-piston fixed aluminum cast-iron brake caliper designed to improve braking performance of electrified and internal combustion engine (ICE) heavy-duty pickup trucks and SUVs. As these vehicles become more powerful, capable and electrified, braking performance becomes even more critical. With more than 8,500Nm of braking torque, it is the most powerful caliper Brembo has ever built for passenger car application, combining muscular performance with a distinctive style.
 

With BOLDIKA, Brembo expands its innovation leadership into one of the industry’s most demanding vehicle segments. The new caliper will launch first with a Brembo disc on the Chevrolet Silverado EV RST Stars and Steel Edition in 2026 before coming to additional trucks and SUVs. The caliper marks Brembo’s first entry into the heavy-duty pickup truck segment. 

The new BOLDIKA caliper incorporates Brembo's patent-pending technology, reflecting the company's commitment to developing proprietary solutions tailored to this segment. Designed specifically for large, heavy and high-horsepower vehicles, it features a unique three-piece construction. While primarily made of lightweight aluminum, it applies Brembo's proven cast-iron central bridge concept to a six-piston design for the first time, with the two aluminum halves connected by bolts. This solution increases stiffness, delivering greater braking power, consistency and stability while reducing weight compared with a fully cast-iron alternative.

Engineered to maximize pad surface area, the caliper maintains a compact architecture compatible with 20-inch and larger wheels. This is a key packaging advantage for truck and SUV applications that are often used for towing or off-road driving.

“Brembo’s new caliper is an adaptable new solution for large trucks and SUVs regardless of powertrain, bringing Brembo braking performance to new segments such as heavy-duty pickup trucks,” said Stéphane Rolland, president and CEO of Brembo North America. “BOLDIKA is sure to deliver greater safety and driver confidence through improved braking precision and less fade, while offering the iconic Brembo design with customizable color options.” 
 

The name BOLDIKA (pronounced bohl-DEE-kah) draws inspiration from the words “Bold” & “Like”, reflecting the caliper’s assertive engineering approach. It combines a muscular, advanced design, with structural innovation, high performance and distinctive style. BOLDIKA embodies Brembo’s continuous drive to push the boundaries of braking technology.

The caliper also features Brembo Enesys zero-drag technology, which ensures that the pads return to their resting position after braking, reducing residual brake torque. This can help increase vehicle range and maximize pad life.

The caliper balances the elegant, sophisticated shapes Brembo is known for with bold colors and proportions that hint at the immense stopping power inside. Its aluminum body also enables premium finishing and color customization, reinforcing Brembo’s signature blend of technology and design. The Chevrolet Performance caliper launching on the Chevrolet Silverado EV is finished in Torch Red with Chevrolet and Brembo co-branding.  
 

For information:

Caroline Fallara – Marketing & Communications Director Brembo North America
E-mail: cfallara@brembo.com

Zachary Peters – Public Relations Consultant 
E-mail: zpeters@stratacomm.net