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LARGEST PRODUCT RANGEMore than 1,900 disc brake pads, over 1,650 brake discs, 425 brake shoes, 250 kits and 220 brake drums, are proof that Textar offers one of the largest product portfolios for current motor vehicles.In the uncompromising pursuit of quality, long service life and high braking comfort, our specialists have developed more than 60 different noise dampening solutions.

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More than 1,900 disc brake pads, over 1,650 brake discs, 425 brake shoes, 250 kits and 220 brake drums, are proof that extar offers one of the largest product

portfolios for current motor vehicles.In the uncompromising pursuit of quality, long service life and high braking comfort, our specialists have developed more than 60 different noise dampening

AUTOVIEWAutoview is a unique online platform that matches your braking stock profile to the actual car parc data in your region. Providing major stock reductions, increasing your availability and reducing cash tied up in old and redundant stock.

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FULL ACCESSORIES KITTextar products come with the full accessories kit in the box and are included in the price where required.So there are no hidden extras and ensures you can provide a complete solution to garages. If it’s in the OE box then it is in the Textar box.

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Textar is the OE brand of choice for many of the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers. Our aftermarket range benefits from this knowledge and expertise, ensuring that all of our products are made to an OE standard.

MANUFACTURED IN-HOUSEWe don’t go shopping for our brake pads; as a global manufacturer of friction products, you can rest assured that Textar has been manufactured to the highest standards at our in-house facilities.

All Textar pads are manufactured in Europe.

ECE R90 TEST RESULTSAll Textar pads and discs not only meet the ECE R90 regulations, but we go above and beyond the legal requirements to provide the perfect performing product each and every time.

REQUIREMENTS - ECE-R90 VERSUS TEXTAR

Stopping Distance

BRAKING PERFORMANCE ECE-R90

Average friction value

Hot friction value

Speed sensitivity

Static friction

AMS stopping Distance

High temp./speed test (fade)

Cold friction value

Friction Stability

COMFORT

Noise tests

Pedal feel

Response

PHYSICAL PRODUCT TESTS

Compressibility (hot + cold)

Shear resistance

Heat transfer

Corrosion

Lacquer resistance

Pad swell

DURABILITY

Pad life

Disc life

Disc-Thermal cracking

Textar pads are made to OE specification. Others consider the ECE-R90 regulation adequate. The ECE-90 regulation does not test for:

Pad Durability and Life

Noise and Vibration

TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND TRAINING FOR STAFF AND CUSTOMERSOur team of technical experts are always on hand to provide advice and support. We also offer best practice training to both factors and garages to ensure our products are fitted correctly.

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SALES AND MARKETING SUPPORTWe provide a range of services and support to help you grow your business.

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENTWhile other manufacturers focus mainly on price, with Textar the focus is always on premium quality. We spend up to three years developing, testing and releasing each new OE product. The knowledge gained from the development of the original equipment part is transferred across to our aftermarket programme. SO WITH TEXTAR, YOU CAN BE SURE YOU’RE GETTING THE BEST. WE GUARANTEE:

TESTING &MORE TESTING

EMPLOYEES IN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT 300

DRIVING 3MILLION KM ANNUALLY41TEST

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INNOVATIVEWe have maintained our position as global leaders in brake friction technology by putting innovation at the heart of everything we do to offer market-leading products. TMD Friction is paving the way for a new generation of aftermarket products. While others follow standards – we set them. THIS IS “PREMIUM” TAKEN TO THE NEXT LEVEL…

Find the right part quickly with Textar Brakebook by simply using the vehicle’s registration number or pad scanner tool. Available online and as an app, the web-based catalogue system has been developed using up-to-date catalogue data and offers user-friendly search options.

BRAKEBOOK Find the right part quickly with vehicle’s registration number or pad scanner tool. as an app, the web-based catalogue system has been developed using up-to-date catalogue data and offers use

100 YEARS’EXPERIENCE

Utilising cutting-edge braking technology, Textar brakes are precision engineered to offer maximum safety, performance and comfort.This uncompromising approach has been the very ethos of Textar for more than 100 years. And it’s the reason why Textar remains a trusted partner to the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers today.vehicle manufacturers today.

03300 583908uk.technical@tmdfriction.com

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