TRW offers the most comprehensive braking range – ZF
ZF Aftermarket claims to be leading the way to a smarter, more connected and more reliable aftermarket, with a strategy built on the three pillars of “an extensive product portfolio, digital ecosystem integration and trusted partner relationships”.
With its core message “Together we are Maximising Mobility Uptime”, ZF Aftermarket reaffirms its commitment to helping customers succeed by delivering the most advanced, high-performance braking solutions on the market.
At the centre of this is TRW, ZF’s trusted braking brand, now even more focused on supporting workshops, distributors and fleets across Europe and beyond.
With over 18,000 braking components, ZF says the TRW range is the most comprehensive on the market, offering OE quality solutions for every passenger vehicle type, from conventional to hybrid to electric.
The TRW portfolio includes discs, pads, calipers, actuation systems, hydraulic components and all necessary accessories. These are designed to work seamlessly together, ensuring a perfect fit the first time, faster installation and higher workshop efficiency. This is all fully supported by access to expert training, fitting tips and technical support via ZF [pro]Tech to improve workshop efficiency.
TRW’s product coverage includes 98 per cent of the European vehicle parc for brake pads (including 100 per cent coverage of the top 20 electric vehicle models in Europe), 96 per cent for discs, as well as 93 per cent for calipers.
“TRW empowers our customers to expand the boundaries of their braking capabilities,” comments Markus Wittig, global head of business line passenger car at ZF Aftermarket. “Through close collaboration with workshops and distributors, we are continually driven to evolve and innovate. Our goal is to maximise uptime and serve as a strategic partner in delivering sustained, profitable growth for their businesses.”
At ZF Aftermarket, the manufacturing focus for TRW braking parts is strongly rooted in Europe. For example, 100 per cent of brake pads, calipers and boosters are produced in European facilities. These dedicated production facilities, coupled with advanced R&D centres in Germany, Spain and the Czech Republic, ensure that every component is developed and built to the highest standards of safety, quality, and durability.
For example, TRW brake pads feature COTEC coating for up to seven meters shorter stopping distances during bedding-in, DTEC technology that reduces rim dust by 45 per cent, and ultra-low-noise variants to meet evolving vehicle needs.
TRW brake discs are coated as well, using high-performance surface technologies that protect against corrosion and deliver long-lasting visual appeal. Manufactured to precise OE tolerances, they ensure no more than 10µm thickness variation and 30µm runout, minimising vibration and maximising safety.
As an OE partner to over 55 major global automotive manufacturers, ZF delivers TRW braking systems for more than half of all rear axle systems worldwide, from the OE factory to the aftermarket. That same engineering legacy underpins every TRW aftermarket part, offering premium braking solutions that are light years ahead.
All TRW components are end-of-line tested using in-house software and hardware, a level of quality assurance unique in the market. TRW is also leading the way with sustainable production and remanufacturing efforts, such as pre-filled calipers and support for circular economy practices.
TRW is a front-runner in electric mobility, offering pioneering solutions such as the Electric Blue brake pad. Scoring 9/10 Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) rating, these are engineered to address the specific needs of electric and hybrid vehicles and are supplied complete with fixings and rubberised accessories for noise damping. These innovations reflect ZF Aftermarket’s broader approach to supporting customers across the lifecycle of the vehicle helping to maximise uptime by delivering reliable, future-ready solutions.
Driving business growth for all stakeholders
For Distributors: A one-stop braking shop with premium, high-demand products that maximise uptime through reliable availability and rapid delivery. The TRW brand is trusted by Europe’s workshops, opening greater sales opportunities and supporting long-term business growth, as vehicle technologies evolve.
For Workshops: High-performance braking parts that fit right the first time, reduce installation time, and improve customer satisfaction. With TRW, workshops can service any vehicle, old or new, electric or combustion, with confidence.
For Fleets: Brake systems that ensure operational safety and longevity. ZF Aftermarket builds on 30 years of fleet management expertise and remote vehicle health solutions to support uptime and reduce maintenance downtime across mixed fleets.
“We introduced over 600 new TRW braking products in 2024, including more than 140 calipers and 160 friction parts. The full offer – from the parts to service and technical training, supports our mission of giving our customers the confidence to say ‘yes’ to any braking repair job – no matter the age, make or marque of the vehicle. We’re here to help maximise uptime by becoming a long-term partner for success,” added Markus Wittig.
TRW’s heritage includes some of the most important advancements in braking, from the Colette brake caliper to the first four-wheel ABS, to the pioneering Electric Blue brake pads. Now, TRW is shaping the future of mobility with innovations like the Electric Brake Booster (EBB) – enabling vacuum-free braking for autonomous vehicles, the Integrated Brake Control (IBC), smart slip control with no vacuum needed or the Electro-Mechanical Brake (EMB) next-generation brake-by-wire technology
“TRW is more than a braking brand. With over a century of experience and a future driven by intelligent technology, it is delivering a premium braking universe that’s light years ahead enabling our customers to grow, adapt and thrive in a rapidly evolving market. By standing shoulder to shoulder with our partners, ZF Aftermarket is delivering safer, smarter, and more sustainable solutions and together, we’re driving the aftermarket forward and maximising mobility uptime,” Wittig concluded