ZF Aftermarket product portfolio
Easily, reliably and safely
Passenger car brakes from ZF Aftermarket are just the kind of top-class products you expect from a market-leading manufacturer with years of experience. Our innovative passenger car brake systems are cutting-edge and subject to high quality standards and demanding high-speed freeway tests.
TRW Brake Pads
TRW ULTRA and TRW Pro
As the True Original, TRW Aftermarket is the real expert in its field. TRW is one of the largest global brake pad manufacturers in the independent aftermarket and follows the pillars of ZF Aftermarket’s standards of safety, engineering excellence, innovation, partnership, and perfectly tailored product lines.
Choose what's perfectly tailored for you
The TRW Ultra brake pad line offers nearly 800 SKUs providing over 98% coverage for a wide range of vehicles up to 15 years old. It is priced against premium market product. TRW Ultra also features CITEC coating to provide additional stopping performance during the break-in period, and shims that are designed per the OE configuration. A siliramic lubrication packet is included in the box to further aid in installation.
The TRW Pro line offers more than 1,000 SKUs that provide over 98% coverage for a wide range of vehicles up to 35 years old. It is priced 30% below the TRW Ultra. TRW Pro also features nearly 40 SKUs in both a ceramic, and semi-metallic formulation that allows consumers to tailor their selection to best fit their vehicle’s needs.
With the new copper-free formulation, the TRW Friction lines has outperformed itself in categories of comfort and lifespan. Reduced noise and dust have brought TRW ahead of competitors, putting the product lines ahead of the California copper-free legislation deadline of 2025, and reaching above the standard of OE. We are currently the only brand with all lines being entirely copper-free.
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TRW, a brand of ZF Aftermarket, is a leader in automotive technology and known for its high-quality OE standards and safety components. TRW Corner Module components are designed to work together perfectly in a vehicle, offering a high level of quality, innovation and safety
Electric Blue Brake Pads
Full Line of TRW Electric Blue Brake Pads for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Available for Order in the US
- TRW’s Electric Blue brake pad line is available for order in the United States, with 75 SKUs covering most electric (EVs) and hybrid vehicles (HVs)
- Electric Blue Brake Pads are the first full aftermarket brake pad line for EVs and HVs
- Electric Blue supports sustainability by offering high-quality, copper-free replacement pads that reduce noise, vibration and dust emissions on carbon-reducing vehicles
TRW Electric Blue, the first full aftermarket brake pad line for electric and hybrid vehicles, offers high-quality, copper-free replacement pads that reduce noise, vibration and dust emissions on carbon-reducing vehicles.
TRW leads the way in EV braking
ZF Aftermarket announced today the full line availability of its TRW Electric Blue Brake Pads. The first full aftermarket brake pad line for electric and hybrid vehicles, TRW Electric Blue supports ZF Group’s sustainability goals by offering high-quality, copper-free replacement pads that reduce noise, vibration and dust emissions on carbon-reducing vehicles.
While EVs and HVs account for a small part of total U.S. vehicle sales, purchases of EVs increased 83% in 2021, and HV sales rose by 76% in the same period. TRW Electric Blue meets the need for OE-quality replacement brake pads for this growing segment with 75 SKUs covering most EVs and HVs in the U.S.
Designed to match OE specifications to provide like-new braking, TRW Electric Blue’s design achieves a noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) score of over 9/10 — exceeding the OE specification of 7/10. The pads come with applicable hardware and have shim technology which follows OE configurations including decoupling, textured, smooth/multilayered, and double adhesive technologies for enhanced noise-dampening properties.
Named the “Best New Hard Part” in the AAPEX New Product Showcase at Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) 2021, TRW brand Electric Blue brake pads feature copper-free formulations in compliance with Better Brakes Law (“BBL”) requirements — and emit less dust than traditional brake pads. Their distinctive blue sheen helps users differentiate them from other pads.
“We are quickly evolving toward a more electrified future of mobility, and TRW is supporting that evolution with high-quality replacement parts for electric and hybrid vehicles,” said Mark Cali, Head of Independent Aftermarket, USC at ZF Aftermarket. “We are proud to make the full line available as we approach Earth Day, an occasion to reflect on the importance of environmental stewardship and to recommit to a sustainable future.”
ZF Group has an ambitious climate strategy, with the objective of achieving climate neutrality across all emission categories by 2040. ZF plans to reduce production-related emissions by 80% by 2030 as compared to 2019. ZF is working to reduce emissions along its entire supply chain and to minimize the environmental impact of its products. Learn more about ZF’s sustainability initiatives in the 2021 Annual Report.
Rigorous Quality
Setting OE manufacturing standards for braking systems
We are the only IAM braking manufacturer to develop our own testing hardware and software. We test our True Originals products in the factory and on the road, including Alpine tests, high performance testing and hill holds.
Our product development team works hard to ensure that we’re leading in the changes the market needs. For example, our innovative Electric Blue range is growing fast to meet increasing demands from the electric and hybrid vehicle market.
The TRW research and development team maintains mutually beneficial relationships with major vehicle manufacturers around the world, to make sure that we can offer you – and your customers – the safest, best-performing products possible.
End to end in-house production keeps us in control
We manufacture in our own automated factories, using the latest techniques, technologies and testing methodologies to ensure that we’re always at the cutting edge. Complete visibility and management of every stage from design to delivery means that we can confidently offer our product guarantees, knowing that you and millions of customers all over the world are relying on us for their vehicle safety and performance.
- Advanced EMAG machining for runout tolerances, controlled thickness and smooth finishing
- Statistical quality control
- ISO/TS 16949 Automotive Quality Management certified
- ISO 14001 Environmental Management certified
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