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Brake brand, Textar has added seven new brake pads to its aftermarket range for marques including the Audi A8 2010, Audi Q7 2015, Audi A4 2016, Audi A5 2016, Audi A8 2017, Audi Q5 2016 and Audi Q7 2016. Textar, which is manufactured by TMD Friction, covers 99.9 per cent of the UK car parc and
Brake brand, Mintex has added to its aftermarket portfolio by manufacturing brake pads for the Jaguar F-Pace 2017, Jaguar XF Sportbrake 2017 and Land Rover Range Rover Velar 2017. As part of global OE manufacturer TMD Friction, the brake pads are engineered to match the vehicles’ braking systems, and work to complement the wide range
Delphi Technologies recently put its brake pads to the test against the OE and four other leading competitors on a VW Touareg II V6 TDI, a high-end vehicle equipped with the same platform as the Porsche Cayenne and the Audi Q7. The Delphi Technologies’ pad outperformed the four aftermarket brands, stopping quicker and under control,
Meyle has added new Meyle-PD brake pads to its parts portfolio. The brake pads – manufactured in accordance with the ECE-R90 standard – are adapted to the enormous loads in truck racing and daily road traffic. The new brake pads are also offered as a complete kit with assembly materials for quick and cost-efficient replacement
Brake brand, Textar has introduced its spring check-up campaign which includes poster and a brochure. It details 10 important tips for correct vehicle maintenance and preparation for the spring and summer following from months of harsh weather and driving conditions. TMD Friction, the global manufacturing behind the Textar brand, has identified an influx in the
Polish manufacturer of friction materials, Lumag has revealed its new Green Coat technology, which the company says will set new standards in braking safety and quality. Green Coat from Lumag is essentially an additional valuable layer added to the brake pads during the production process, along with the Third Body Layer. Third Body Layer helps
Many people, for various reasons, tend to severely procrastinate when it comes to replacing parts in their cars. However, there comes a time when further delay not only causes permanent damage to the car, but also poses risk to the safety of the driver and other road users. Brake pads are an excellent case in point.
Tenneco Inc. is to separate into two independent companies, effective Q3 of 2019. The manufacturers of ride performance and clean air products will launch DRiV Incorporated, which it claims will be one of the largest global OE ride performance and braking suppliers in the aftermarket. DRiV will be based in Chicago and will also cater
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