TRW Brake pads rear and front

What you should know about TRW brake pads

TRW brake pads gained huge popularity on the market due to their high quality and affordable price. They belong to the mid-price segment and are a good value alternative to the original equipment. They are produced by an American company which is now part of the German group ZF Friedrichshafen AG.

The company has extensive experience in the manufacturing of braking systems. In 1928 it designed and produced a parking brake that was installed in Ford cars. It also developed brake drums and produced hydraulic brake systems.

Nowadays, the manufacturer continues to implement innovative technologies to ensure its products satisfy the constantly increasing market demands.

The following series of TRW brake pads are the most popular today:

• COTEC: this is a series of brake pads with a special silicate coating that increases the braking efficiency while the brakes are being bedded in. Generally, according to the manufacturer, these products are capable of reducing the braking distance by as much as 7 metres in comparison with parts without this coating. Nowadays, about 90% of the company’s brake pads feature the COTEC coating.
• DTEC: these are ceramic parts that combine high efficiency and low dust formation. They produce 45% less dust in comparison with other parts of the same class. They also boast the COTEC friction coating, thanks to which they offer high braking performance immediately after installation.
• Electric Blue: these are components for electric vehicles. They work quietly and barely vibrate, which ensures high acoustic comfort. Noise is minimised due to the dampening qualities of a special shim.

The company only uses high-quality materials for component production. Base plates and noise dampening shims are powder-coated and resistant to corrosion. Special adhesive compounds that are shear-resistant and capable of withstanding high temperatures are used for bonding the plate and the friction lining.

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