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By garryhe
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Brake pads are essential components of a vehicle’s braking system, designed to create friction against the brake rotor or drum. These flat, metal-backed plates feature a friction material that, when the brake pedal is pressed, gets pressed against the spinning rotor through hydraulic pressure from the brake caliper. This action generates the necessary stopping force to decelerate or halt the vehicle. Due to regular wear from friction, brake pads should be frequently inspected and replaced to maintain safe braking performance. performance
Global Demand for Brake Pads in 2023
According to a recent market report, the global automotive brake pads market reached 6.097 billion yuan in 2022, with China accounting for 1 billion yuan. Projections indicate that by 2028, the market will expand to 7.199 billion yuan, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.73% between 2023 and 2028. This growth highlights the increasing demand for brake pads, leading more companies to enter the manufacturing and distribution sectors.
Transportation, highlighting the increasing demand for the brake pads industry. Consequently, more enterprises are expected to join the ranks of brake pad production or distribution. Now, let’s unveil the 20 influential and competitive global brands in 2024；
Top Brake Pad Manufacturers and Distributors in 2024
Here are the top 5 influential global brake pad brands in 2024: for manufacturers and distributors.
Brembo S.p.A
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BremboBrembo is an acknowledged world leader and innovator in the field of automotive disc brake technology, The company supplies high-performance braking systems to the premier makers of automobiles, motorcycles, and commercial vehicles worldwide. The company sells over 1,300 products across the world and has a presence in both OEMs and aftermarket. It is also a prominent brake system supplier to racing events such as F1, MotoGP, and IndyCar series.
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Akebono
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Akebono manufactures a wide range of brake friction materials and foundation brake assemblies, including disc brake calipers and drum brakes, as well as latest technology EPB braking (electric park brakes), all employing the Akebono Production System (APS). The APS approach features proven quality control techniques to guarantee minimal process variation in all phases of production. Embraced throughout the organization, APS enables the company to consistently achieve nearly zero defects per million parts produced. all brake pads or kits made in USA.
Explore the line of Ultra-Premium Brake Pads, designed by Akebono OE engineers to meet the needs of our aftermarket customers. You’ll find that Akebono truly is The Essence of Braking®. And get the safety, reliability and performance that only a global leader in brake products can provide.
EBC Brakes
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With a worldwide workforce of over 400 people, EBC Brakes is an independently owned and managed leader in the brake market, proud of its customers, its products, its success, and its people.
EBC Brakes produces the largest range of brake pads and brake discs in the world, with over 5000 part numbers for every type of moving vehicle. EBC Brakes are made in one of its two specialist factories in the UK and USA. The majority of EBC brake discs or brake rotors are also made in the UK.
Including brake pads /discs and rotors for Automotive, Motorcycle, Scooter, Bicycle, Racing, and UTV.
ATE
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ATE has more than 100 years of experience – ATE brand is one of the oldest and most successful in the brakes market today. They are naturally proud of this tradition and proud that they are part of Continental, one of the largest and most influential automotive suppliers in the world.
Continental develops intelligent technologies to move people and their goods. As an international automotive supplier, tyre manufacturer and industry partner, the Group offers sustainable, safe, convenient, individual and affordable solutions.
Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transport. In 2023, Continental generated sales of €41,4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.
Brands in the independent aftermarket
The commercial vehicle and trading activities of Continental are combined in the business area Smart Mobility (SMY). The following product brands are sold there:
Continental VDO ATE Galfer Wagner Brake
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Wagner® is the innovator in braking technologies for passenger cars, medium-duty, and commercial applications. Wagner sets industry standards with leading engineering expertise and a commitment to ensuring that our parts deliver superior braking performance. With comprehensive coverage, Wagner Brake provides all the components necessary for a complete brake repair. Our premium products offer exceptional quality for all the latest applications.
Wagner® lighting products have been on the leading edge of auto lighting since the development of the sealed-beam headlamp. With an exclusive focus on automotive lighting, customers benefit from proven expertise in engineering and manufacturing OE components for the world’s major automotive manufacturers. With comprehensive coverage, Wagner is enhancing driving visibility and safety for all your automotive replacement lighting needs.
BOSCH
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With over 130 years of experience in the automotive industry, Bosch continues to lead the way in automotive innovation by inventing and developing quality products and solutions that focus on customer needs, shaping the future, and the continued pursuit of excellence.
Bosch Automotive Aftermarket offers a comprehensive portfolio of unmatched solutions for every job. From diverse diagnostic solutions and OE-quality auto parts to industry-leading software and unmatched vehicle coverage, to innovative charging, repair, and maintenance tools. Bosch has solutions for every shop.
ACDelco
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For more than 100 years,† General Motors has pushed the limits of transportation and technology, and they’re proud to have helped drive that innovation. GM Genuine Parts and ACDelco are proud to work together as the only source for true General Motors Original Equipment and aftermarket parts. Our roots empower us. ACDelco has been at the forefront of automotive innovation since the birth of GM in 1908, but a strong start in automotive wasn’t enough. They’ve helped a woman fly around the world and a man traverses the surface of the moon. However, our history isn’t half as promising as our future as we continue to go forward with GM Genuine Parts by our side to offer and grow our technical training and rewards programs. From the assembly line to the finish line, GM technological innovation and improvement continue to build with GM Original Equipment as our foundation.
General Motors drivers value confidence in their vehicles, the premium parts that help keep them on the road, and the professionals that maintain and repair them. GM Genuine Parts and ACDelco are proud to work together as the only source for true General Motors Original Equipment and aftermarket parts. That’s a responsibility they don’t take lightly, as they constantly strive to earn drivers’ vote of confidence by: Building and innovating on the quality of GM Parts Providing drivers with assurance as they stand behind our work Constantly supporting the trained professionals that help keep you on the road Innovation brings challenge and opportunity, and They’re suiting up for both. When it comes to the evolving maintenance, repair, collision, and powertrain needs of Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac vehicles, only GM Genuine Parts and ACDelco offer true GM Original Equipment built for what’s next. That’s why with GM Genuine Parts and ACDelco – Certainty Starts Here.
Ferodo
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Ferodo is a leading, European based, internationally-recognized brand and favorite of the aftermarket. Our product range includes advanced technology brake pads, brake discs, lined shoes, and brake fluids, as well as racing and high-performance products and accessories. Our brake pads are offered to the North American aftermarket.
They are passionate about progress and bold innovation has fueled our success. 17 globally-networked technology centers enable us to bring breakthroughs in advanced technology and innovation to original equipment (OE) manufacturers and to the aftermarket. they have secured thousands of patents as we work to bring advanced technologies for cleaner engines and enhanced safety and comfort
Forerunner on the market, ECO-FRICTION® is the result of 5 years of dedicated Research with 1,500 materials tested and 25 different new components.
ECO-FRICTION® MAKES IT GREENER FOR BEST-IN-CLASS PERFORMANCE WITH THIS TECHNOLOGICAL BREAKTHROUGH
Green materials for a greener product & a significant reduction of fine particle emissions
Noise suppression Increased safety Best-in-class performance results AS GREAT AS A FERODO®PREMIER PAD, MINUS THE COPPER
ECO-FRICTION®Brake tested on 6 popular vehicle models: consistency of performance results ascertained Up to 17% more stopping power than competitors’ brands on selected vehicles makes the Eco-Friction®pad the best product with a technical innovation already approved and adopted by vehicle manufacturers. ALREADY APPROVED BY PREMIUM CAR BRANDS
Fitted as Original Equipment on Mercedes-Benz C-Class since March 2014 and Audi A4 since September 2015.
Bendix
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The history of the Bendix brand has been highlighted by a long list of major product contributions to the automotive industry for over a century. The success of the Bendix® brand has been the result of many major product contributions to the automotive, aviation, aerospace and transportation industries for nearly a century. With brakes on cars, buses, trucks, trailers, airplanes, golf carts, farm and construction equipment – and even bicycles, Bendix is one of the best-known names in the transportation industry.
MAT Holdings has been manufacturing the Bendix brand of light and medium-duty brake products since 2014. MAT Auto Group, part of MAT Holdings, is a leading global manufacturer of friction, cast iron (braking & transmission), and ride control products for OEM, OES, and aftermarket light, medium, & heavy duty vehicle markets.
MAT Auto Group brings to Bendix the latest in brake technology, global manufacturing, and first-to-market coverage in the light and medium-duty vehicle markets. In addition, MAT Auto Group consists of a family of companies representing a true vertically integrated supply chain. Our vertical integration allows us to control the materials, processes, and quality from raw materials to finished products and deliver those products to our multi-channel distributors on a consistent basis.
TEXTAR
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Textar provides premium OE braking for every type of current and future requirement in the worldwide car parc. Whatever the driving conditions, Textar ensures best-in-class performance, comfort, and safety, along with maximum environmental and regulatory compliance – providing total confidence for distributors, workshops, and drivers alike.
From super-minis to heavy trucks, hybrids to fully electric vehicles, Textar covers more vehicles than any other braking brand in the aftermarket.
KETULLA
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Established in 2000, Ketulla as a professional link hidden, please login to viewspecializes in a wide range of brake pads, maintaining strong international partnerships and offering OEM services.
We prioritize product research and development as well as product quality, which are the reasons why the company has been able to operate successfully until now. Additionally, we are honored to be a leading member of the China Friction Materials Association and one of the organizations involved in drafting national standards for friction materials in China. We remain steadfast in our commitment to innovation and research, continuously striving to meet market demands.
We have established strong cooperative relationships with customers in 32 countries and regions worldwide, with a portfolio of over 13,200 collaborating brands. We remain committed to providing OEM customized services. Our primary product range includes ceramic brake pads, semi-metallic brake pads, and low metallic brake pads designed for both light vehicles and commercial vehicles. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive selection of 2,351 different pad models, covering approximately 98% of vehicles and trucks globally.
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By garryhe
Products Overview
Whether it’s semi metallic brake pads or ceramic brake pads, KETULLA’S expertise and innovation are completely reliable – we have been for over 23 years.
We are one of brake system suppliers and major in manufacturing brake pads for cars in a variety of different cars models, we cover 2351 different types brake pads models– rear brake pads, front brake pads for cars, trucks & Suvs, is your strong and reliable partner supplier.
Your Benefits
In the braking system industry in China our products have obtained a lot of certificates based on its excellent quality. And visually, our brake pad production formula and layer process and quotation are also at the forefront of development in China.
Ketullabrakes brake pads have obtained link hidden, please login to view link hidden, please login to viewcertificates; Up to now, our excellent brake performance has enabled us to obtain cooperation from link hidden, please login to view link hidden, please login to viewaround the world, such as low-dust Ketullabrakes ceramic brake pads, which are very popular in the South American market, demonstrating our product quality control ability. Maximizes our braking power at high speeds and in emergency situations.
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By Counterman
Like many product lines in our inventories, brake pads are often dual or even triple lined. To service a wide variety of vehicles and customer types in a dynamic market, it has become a necessity to offer various price points on one of the most critical safety items we offer.
Price is only one of the criteria we should be using to determine the most appropriate product for the customers’ needs, but it is the one that seems to get the most attention. Too often, price is quoted as shorthand for quality, and we present a good/better/best option based on their price points. Rather than presenting the features and benefits of each product, we often gloss over the “how and why” in favor of the “how much.” When we present items in this manner, we commoditize them, leading the customer to believe there is very little difference between the products, aside from the amount of money they are going to spend today. Often, the value derived from improved performance and longer lifespan of the better-quality product exceeds the difference in price between it and the lesser-priced equivalent.
For brake pads, the composition of the friction material is the first area where quality really counts. Beyond the basic “semi-metallic” vs. “ceramic” terminology lies a complex chemistry of elements that created a slab of material that is expected to provide excellent stopping power in all driving conditions without squealing or leaving dusty residue on your customers’ wheels. Premium brake friction material is often designed with specific applications and usage in mind. The friction formulation of a “ceramic” pad intended for a commuter sedan will be different than a ceramic pad intended for a police pursuit vehicle, or even a full-size truck that is used commercially. The entry-level pad manufacturer may take a more “universal” approach, with the friction material providing average performance across a wide range of appli-cations, but underperforming in critical areas where a premium pad would give better longevity and quality of service.
Beyond the friction material, the backing plate is another area where you get what you pay for. Galvanized, E-coated or powder-coated backing plates have better corrosion resistance than those plates treated with a simple coat of paint. When corrosion creeps between the pad material and the backing plate, a phenomenon known as rust-jacking can weaken the bond between materials, leading to pad delamination. Premium pads also are more likely to feature an attached shim, which can help reduce the vibrations that cause squealing.
NVH complaints are also commonly caused by reusing existing pad retaining hardware, or eliminating it altogether. Unfortunately, I have seen more than a few instances of poorly-stamped or thickly painted backing plates preventing the pad and hardware all fitting correctly into the caliper bracket. Some folks resort to grinding or filing away the edge of the backing plate, creating another path for corrosion down the road. Worse yet, others entirely omit the stainless hardware clips, resulting in a clunk or rattle with every pedal application. It continues to baffle me that some entry-level (and even mid-grade) pad pack-ages still do not include hardware, even though they are a critical part of a complete disc brake job.
Electronic brake pad wear sensors are an increasingly common design feature, either molded directly into the friction material, or clipped into the backing plate of one or more pads. In my own opinion, the ideal premium brake pad set should include friction material purpose-built for the intended application, a good quality shimmed and coated backing plate, the necessary installation hardware, electronic wear sensor (if equipped), and any included warranty should be commensurate with the intended service life of the pads.
When it comes to premium products, it is often these “extras” that people don’t consider when comparing them to lesser brands. Application-matched friction materials, manufacturing and design features that ensure a long and trouble-free service life, as well as the convenience of having all the necessary components collected into one package, saves the customer time and labor initially, and over the (longer) life of the product, actually provides more value per mile than lesser competitive products.
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