Brakes 48 www.aftermarketonline.net JULY/AUGUST 2024 NAPA brake pads built to perform NAPA is committed to quality without compromise, which is evident in the manufacturing and testing procedures of the NAPA brake pads range Precision-made in Europe using advanced robotic technology, NAPA brake pads are built to exceed. Copper studies in California have determined that copper particles emitted from brake pads are a major source of pollutants to the marine ecosystem. Whilst not yet a legal requirement in the UK and Republic of Ireland, NAPA Auto Parts UK & IE has taken the proactive step of removing copper from its friction formulations. There are more than 21 raw ingredients that go into NAPA’s friction material mixes, including fibres, mineral fillers, metal components, lubricants, organic materials, and abrasives. However, all NAPA brake pads are free of heavy metals, which encompasses not only copper but also antimony, cadmium, chromium VI, lead, and mercury. This classifies them as ‘N’ under the better brake environmental standards for brake friction material. N is the most environmentally friendly rating, requiring less than 0.5% copper and no asbestos or other heavy metals. Beyond R90 NAPA brake pads are a direct replacement for the OE part. If the OE has a shim, slot, or chamfer, the NAPA equivalent will have the same. All pads are designed to meet and exceed R90 standards; they are subjected to (and pass) rigorous tests that are often considerably more demanding than the R90 and R13 standards set by the international motor industry. The shear test is one such example. As part of R90 regulations, a cold shear test ensures the friction bond between the backplate and friction material is sufficient. NAPA tests both the cold and hot shear, with in-house requirements demanding four times greater performance than required in the R90 test. Even after shearing, the pad will only meet NAPA quality standards if the backplate is still covered with friction material, guaranteeing that it was the NAPA expects nothing less than outstanding performance, comfort, and safety
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