DRiV expands Ferodo Premier copper-free brake pads
DRiV is introducing an extension of original equipment-quality Ferodo Premier copper-free brake pads for commercial vehicles.
Performance of the pads’ technologically advanced copper-free friction materials is further enhanced through a new high-performance coating that helps optimise the bedding-in process.
Ferodo Premier copper-free CV pads can be identified by the universal “N-Leafmark” symbol on the packaging label. This information also is detailed in the Ferodo brake pad specifications available via TecDoc.
Copper, long used in brake pads and linings for automotive and CV applications, has been identified as an environmental hazard. Ferodo product engineers were able to replace copper by developing a portfolio of innovative formulations that provide increased durability and reduced wear while meeting or exceeding the braking requirements of each corresponding vehicle application.
“Commercial vehicle industry professionals rely on Ferodo for innovative, OE-quality brake technologies that deliver outstanding stopping power and safety as well as reduced vehicle maintenance costs,” said Silvano Veglia, product management director, DRiV. “Ferodo Premier copper-free brake pads deliver on this promise while also eliminating a common source of environmental contamination.”
In addition to their zero-copper friction materials, the new Ferodo Premier CV brake pads feature a high-performance red coating that increases the pads’ friction coefficient from the very first application of the brakes to enhance the bedding-in process, resulting in outstanding braking performance and reduced cost per kilometre.
“As one of the world’s leading OE brake pad manufacturers for light-commercial, heavy-duty and off-highway vehicles, we have unique insight to the demands of today’s hardest working vehicles,” Silvano added. “Each Ferodo Premier brake pad, including our new copper-free pads, is designed and built to meet or exceed OE quality standards.”