Federal-Mogul And Wagner Brand Lead Shift To Low-Copper Brake Pads
Federal-Mogul Corp. and its Wagner Brake brand are leading the automotive industry’s rapid shift to environmentally friendly low-copper brake pads. More than 1 million new 2014 vehicles from leading original equipment light vehicle manufacturers will be equipped with Federal-Mogul’s Eco-Friction pads, according to Federal-Mogul.
Federal-Mogul Announces Wagner ThermoQuiet Is First Ceramic Full Line Brand Of Brake Pads To Achieve Low-Copper Certification
Wagner ThermoQuiet CeramicNXT brake pads featuring Wagner OE21 formulations are the first full line of replacement ceramic pads to achieve low-copper certification, according to Federal-Mogul. Approval was provided by NSF International, an independent registrar overseeing manufacturer compliance with copper legislation. The official industry “LeafMark,” indicating compliance with 2021 legislative requirements, will now appear on Wagner ThermoQuiet CeramicNXT boxes.
Judging Brake Pads: Do You Trust Your Pads?
Buying a quality brake pad is like buying medicine. When you are buying a legal drug, you are not just paying the cost to manufacture, package and market the pill. The bulk of what you are paying for is research and development. The same is true for brake pads.
A Detailed Look At Contaminated Brake Pads
Contamination always has negative connotations. For brake pads, it has dual meanings. First, it can mean a contaminated friction surfaces that alter friction levels and performance. Second, it can mean contamination to the environment from brake dust. In this article, we will attempt explain both issues because both forms of contamination start when a brake pad is pressed into a rotor and friction is generated.
New Raybestos Brand Brake Pads And Rotors Added For Late Model Foreign And Domestic Applications
Raybestos brand brake parts – a member of Brake Parts Inc. (BPI) – has begun adding listings for the 2014 model year, with coverage for nine makes and 13 2014 models.
NUCAP NRS Technology Offers Drivers Quieter, Longer-Lasting Brake Pads, According To Company
NUCAP continues to deliver innovative technology solutions to the automotive aftermarket with its NRS mechanical attachment system for brake pad backing plates, according to the company.
NAPA Rayloc Upgrades Friction Formulations For All Replacement Brake Pads
NAPA Rayloc announced that it has upgraded the friction on all of its replacement disc brake pads with what the company calls “the most modern, advanced formulas.”
Counterfeit Brake Pads Found in New Jersey
The FBI raided three auto part warehouses in February looking for counterfeit parts that were being sold to cab fleets as an OES brake pads. The warehouses were Worldwide Auto Parts, S&S International Products and Cypros Trading and Shipping.
Fras-le Launches New Electronic Catalog For Disc Brake Pads
Fras-le’s disc pad catalog contains more than 340 part numbers, representing more than 150 FMSI D-Plates, and covering more than 3,600 Class 1C-8 vehicles. Data can be queried by part number or by make/model/year.
PFC CarbonMetallic Brake Pads Certified 100% Copper Compliant
PFC CarbonMetallic brake pads were the very first pads to become certified as 100% Copper Compliant with AMECA (Automotive Manufacturers Equipment Compliance Agency). With the new Copper Legislation in effect, PFC was ahead of the curve-offering copper free brake pads before the legislation even surfaced, said the company.
Wagner ThermoQuiet CeramicNXT Brake Pads Introduced For 2013 Dodge Dart And 2012 Lexus HS250H
Federal-Mogul has expanded its line of Wagner ThermoQuiet CeramicNXT brake pads with new application-engineered disc pad sets for 2013 Dodge Dart and 2012 Lexus HS250H passenger vehicles. The company also has introduced three new sets of Wagner ThermoQuiet semi-metallic pads for late-model applications.
Contaminated Brake Pads: Could You Be Installing Trouble?
Contamination always has negative connotations. For brake pads, it has dual meanings. First, it can mean a contaminated friction surfaces that alter friction levels and performance. Second, it can mean contamination to the environment from brake dust