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TMD Friction has launched Textar® apad, a new premium brake pad range specifically designed for Asian vehicles. These brake pads feature low-dust, low-noise braking, offering enhanced comfort and an extended lifespan. Suitable for passenger cars, SUVs, and light commercial vehicles, Textar® apad is available across various regions, including Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.
Key Highlights
- Low-dust, low-noise braking specifically developed for Asian vehicle applications.
- Available for various powertrain technologies including passenger cars, SUVs, and light commercial vehicles.
- Compliant with environmental and regulatory standards such as Better Brake Rules and CCC.
- Copper-free brake pad formulation.
TMD Friction’s Textar® apad brake pads are engineered with NAO friction formulations for clean and quiet braking. They also come equipped with superior anti-noise shims, enhancing braking comfort while minimizing dust accumulation on wheels. This combination results in an extended product lifespan, making it ideal for customers looking for maximum braking comfort and cleaner rims.
The new brake pads are fully compatible with the Textar® brake disc portfolio and meet all relevant environmental regulations, ensuring reliability and sustainability. With over 110 years of premium OE experience, TMD Friction has developed the Textar® apad range to meet the unique needs of Asian vehicles in terms of driving style and conditions.
“With the addition of our low-dust, low-noise Textar® apad brake pad range, we fulfill the needs of drivers who value maximum braking comfort as well as shiny, clean rims,” says Michael Dunkel, Director Global Category & Product Management.
TMD Friction, a global leader in brake friction technology, has a dedicated Noise-Vibration-Harshness (NVH) team to ensure maximum braking comfort. The company also conducts extensive field trials, covering up to 300,000 km of road testing per brake pad development. The Textar® apad range is a testament to TMD Friction’s commitment to pushing the limits to provide best-in-class braking solutions for diverse customer needs.
Over recent decades, TMD Friction has continued to innovate in the brake industry, developing brake pads for the first ceramic brake discs, introducing lightweight brake pads, and creating friction products for electric vehicles. The introduction of Textar® apad marks yet another step in providing innovative, high-quality braking solutions for Asian vehicles and beyond.
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