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TMD Friction, a leading global supplier of brake friction solutions, has introduced an innovative feature called Virtual Brake Sets for its aftermarket braking brands, Textar and Pagid. This new tool simplifies the process of finding all the components needed for a complete brake replacement, making it faster and easier for customers to get the right parts.
Virtual Brake Sets are digital references available in product catalogs like TecDoc and the Textar and Pagid Brakebooks. Users can search for a specific vehicle model and instantly see a full list of required parts—such as brake pads, discs, and wear indicators—needed for a brake job. This eliminates the hassle of searching for each component separately.
Key Highlights:
- TMD Friction launches Virtual Brake Sets for Textar and Pagid.
- Available in TecDoc and brand-specific Brakebooks.
- Enable finding all parts for a brake replacement in one search.
- Save time and reduce ordering errors.
- Approximately 3,000 sets cover a significant portion of the European car parc.
- Support passenger cars and light commercial vehicles.
- Parts must be ordered individually despite being listed together.
This feature offers significant benefits. By grouping all necessary parts in one search result, Virtual Brake Sets save time and minimize the risk of ordering incorrect components. This efficiency is a game-changer for distributors and garages, streamlining their workflow. TMD Friction provides around 3,000 Virtual Brake Sets, covering 90% of the European car parc for Textar and 82% for Pagid, ensuring wide vehicle compatibility.
While listed together in the catalog, these sets are not physical kits—customers still order parts individually. However, the virtual grouping simplifies inventory management by avoiding extra article numbers. Users simply enter a vehicle model into the catalog, and the system displays all essential components, enhancing accuracy and convenience.
Patrick Bassiere, Manager Global Data Excellence at TMD Friction, said, “The Virtual Brake Set is a digital solution that makes searching for the right part more convenient and less error-prone, benefitting distributors and garages alike.” This launch underscores TMD Friction’s commitment to using technology to improve customer experience in the brake friction industry.
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