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PERFORMANCE
AND STRINGENT TESTING
Following the requirements of international protocols,
TruckTEC tests its pads under the most demanding
braking conditions. In these tests, TruckTEC says its pads
demonstrate a behaviour that exceeds competition, which
for the driver means the best braking response from the
very first stop. Under Type Approval Regulation ECE R-90,
which derives from European Directive 2002/78 CE, all
manufacturers of friction materials in the replacement parts
market must have all product tires approved. Tests to meet
Regulation 90 approval are the same as those required for
Original Components to achieve type approval, consisting of
two separate tests: test type 0 checks for performance in
cold conditions, and test type 1 examines components for
any loss of performance in hot conditions.
affect the lifespan and performance of the discs. Machining Specific tests for replacement parts, further to the Original
takes place on Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Components tests, are required, which include speed
production lines, which are capable of maintaining correct sensitivity tests and cold comparison tests, to give an added
parallelism and flatness. layer of reassurance in the replacement parts. In these tests,
the admitted deviation can be plus or minus 15% compared
During the machining process, TruckTEC ensures correct to the Original Component. As one can see from the data,
disc positioning through the precise placing of the central TruckTEC braking parts achieved comparable results that
and radial holes. Sophisticated measuring instruments matched, and in some cases exceeded, the competition in
control the precision of machining as required by technical like-for-like testing for braking performance and in wear tests
drawing. According to TruckTEC, controlling strict tolerances against competitors.
is an absolute guarantee for a minimum Disc Thickness
Variation (DTV), as well as for a comfortable braking CONFIDENCE
manoeuvre free of squealing and judder.
TruckTEC’s belief in its braking components has led
the parts manufacturer to include a 12 month / 12,000
mile warranty on its brake pads and wear leads.
Distributors of TruckTEC parts can be found across the UK
at www.cvdistributors.co.uk.
For more information: www.trucktecparts.co.uk
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