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Brake noise is a frequent concern that often results in customer complaints at automotive garages. TMD Friction, a prominent provider of brake friction solutions, tackles this issue with custom brake pad formulations aimed at reducing noise and improving customer satisfaction.
Key Highlights
- Custom Formulations: TMD Friction designs brake pads tailored to specific vehicles to minimize noise.
- Expertise and Testing: Boasting over 80 years of experience and specialized NVH teams, they deliver top-quality products.
- Additional Measures: Features like damping shims and slots are used to lessen vibrations.
- Support for Garages: They offer resources and training to help workshops prevent complaints.
When brakes are applied, friction between the pad and disc can produce squealing noises reaching 100 dB, akin to a jackhammer’s volume. Noises such as creep groan or judder are primary reasons for garage visits. Trends in the automotive industry, like lightweight construction and advanced driver assistance systems, heighten the risk of these disturbances.
TMD Friction emphasizes selecting brake pads precisely matched to the vehicle. Their Textar brand provides pads crafted with individual friction material mixtures, customized for specific braking systems and vehicle uses. This approach ensures low vibration and effective damping, curbing noise. Garages can identify suitable Textar products for specific models through the Textar Brakebook.
With over 80 years of experience, TMD Friction conducts extensive testing on 10 NVH test benches worldwide, ensuring their pads meet rigorous standards. A dedicated NVH team addresses complex noise challenges.
They also implement additional solutions, such as damping shims and unique pad designs, to further reduce vibrations.
Not all brake noise stems from pads, however. Worn suspension components or non-original parts can contribute, and TMD Friction’s experts assist garages in pinpointing the cause.
To aid workshops, TMD Friction provides checklists, technical articles, and training options, including webinars and on-site visits, enhancing brake pad installation and reducing complaints.
For training, visit Textar Training.
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