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ZF Aftermarket is bolstering its position in the global automotive aftermarket with its TRW brand, offering an extensive range of braking components. The company emphasizes its commitment to providing OE (Original Equipment) quality solutions for a wide array of passenger vehicles, including conventional, hybrid, and electric models. This strategy is centered on three core pillars: a comprehensive product portfolio, seamless digital ecosystem integration, and strong partner relationships.
Key Highlights:
- TRW offers the market’s most extensive braking range with over 18,000 parts.
- In 2024, more than 600 new-to-market braking parts were introduced.
- The brand provides complete coverage for conventional, hybrid, and electric vehicles.
- TRW’s product coverage includes 98% of the European vehicle parc for brake pads, 96% for discs, and 93% for calipers.
- 100% of TRW brake pads, calipers, and boosters are produced in European facilities.
- TRW brake pads feature COTEC coating for shorter stopping distances and DTEC technology to reduce rim dust by 45%.
ZF Aftermarket aims to lead the evolution towards a smarter, more connected, and reliable aftermarket experience. With a core message of “Together we are Maximizing Mobility Uptime,” the company focuses on delivering advanced, high-performance braking solutions. The TRW portfolio encompasses a wide variety of components, including discs, pads, calipers, actuation systems, hydraulic components, and necessary accessories. These parts are engineered for seamless integration, promoting perfect fit, faster installation, and improved workshop efficiency. Support for workshops is further enhanced by access to expert training, fitting tips, and technical assistance via ZF [pro]Tech.
A significant aspect of TRW’s strategy is its strong European manufacturing base, with dedicated facilities and advanced R&D centers in Germany, Spain, and the Czech Republic. This ensures components meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and durability. For instance, TRW brake discs are manufactured to precise OE tolerances, featuring no more than 10µm thickness variation and 30µm runout, which minimizes vibration and maximizes safety. They are also coated with high-performance surface technologies to protect against corrosion.
TRW is also a key player in supporting the transition to electric mobility, offering innovative solutions like the Electric Blue brake pad, which boasts a 9/10 Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) rating. These products are specifically engineered for the demands of electric and hybrid vehicles. As an OE partner to over 55 major global automotive manufacturers, ZF leverages this engineering legacy in its aftermarket offerings. All TRW components undergo end-of-line testing using in-house software and hardware, a mark of its quality assurance.
The brand focuses on driving business growth for its stakeholders, including distributors, workshops, and fleets, by providing premium, high-demand products and solutions that ensure operational safety and longevity. With a history of braking advancements, from the Colette brake caliper to the first 4-wheel ABS, TRW continues to innovate with technologies such as the Electric Brake Booster (EBB) and Electro-Mechanical Brake (EMB).
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