TRW TRUE ORIGINALS DTEC BRAKE PADS

TRW True Originals DTEC brake pads offer all the safety benefits of our COTEC coating range, plus low-dust technology to reduce rim surface dust levels by 45%.

• Low dust formulation for cleaner-looking wheels
• Significantly less noise
• No compromise on safety performance
• Exceptional coverage for almost any vehicle in Australia and New Zealand– we’re the number one in Europe at 98%
• Each TRW True Originals brake pad comes with fitting accessories and warranty

Exceptional safety from the industry’s braking specialists 
 

TRW has been designing and producing original equipment for automotive vehicle manufacturers for over 100 years, so it’s no surprise that they're the leading braking systems manufacturer in the global aftermarket, too.

TRW True Originals rear and front brake pads offer more safety, wider coverage and easier fitting. TRW make DTEC brake pads using a premium ceramic formulation that reduces rim surface dust by up to 45%, and our COTEC friction coating cuts the stopping distances on new brake pads by up to 7 metres.

COTEC is the unique friction coating developed by TRW that significantly improves safety after brake pad replacement, improving the contact between the brake pad and disc to outperform both our major competitors and original equipment.

Advanced manufacturing techniques

TRW make the back plates of TRW True Originals brake pads from high quality steel, and powder-coat them to inhibit rust. TRW bond the robust back plate to the friction material using a unique adhesive compound that can withstand extremely high temperatures and shear strengths,

TRW heat the friction material to up to 700°C to carbonise the first 0.5 to 1.5mm of its surface, getting rid of any trapped gases and resins. This reduces the need for bedding in and enhances brake pad performance. It’s a more effective process than conventional brake pad scorching, and not all aftermarket suppliers will go this far – some don’t even carry out a scorching process at all.

The scorched plate layer is then given an innovative surface coating that optimises friction right from the first stop – your customers will feel the benefit of better braking as soon as they drive away from your workshop.

Brake pads that set the standard

All TRW True Originals brake pads meet the strict ECE R90 specifications that apply to all aftermarket brands. But for TRW, the testing doesn’t end there, but continues in the lab, on the road and in between (for example, TRW carry out shear strength testing during production control). TRW test our brake pads to the extreme to meet industry standards. Then TRW test them harder, so that they meet TRW standards.

Reduce noise levels when you fit TRW brake discs and pads

TRW True Originals brake pads are fitted with high quality shims that act as a damper between the friction material and the brake calipers – TRW use the same metal shim and special adhesive that’s used in original equipment.

TRW's friction components are tested in their NVH (noise vibration harshness) laboratories and on the road, so TRW can keep pushing the technology further. For example, TRW now also use a fibreglass material instead as well as of rubber for the shims of our aftermarket brake pads, and even produce integrally moulded shims and a multi-layer construction to maximise noise reduction in new brake pads.

Faster fitting, great for you and your customer
 

All this product innovation and enhanced safety is matched with great service quality, too. TRW give you all the fitting accessories required to achieve a fast fit, and a 24,000km warranty will give you peace of mind and add value to your business.