Right: EV+ brake pads from Allied an advanced coating to provide better initial friction. They also feature a silver powder-coated backplate for high resistance to rust, while a multi-layered steel and rubber composite shim minimises noise and vibration. Delphi’s range of BEV brake pads includes more than 65 part numbers, covering 2.7 million vehicles. Applications include the Nissan Leaf, Tesla Model S/Model 3 and Polestar 2, in addition to newly released models such as BMW i4/iX, Mercedes EQC/EQEE/QS, and Porsche Taycan/Cross Turismo. This offering is helping workshops meet the needs of the increasing number of drivers switching to EVs. With these technologically advanced firstto-market offerings, garages can attract EV owners and earn repeat business.” With SMMT figures predicting that 22.3% of new cars sold in 2024 will be BEVs, up 35.5% on 2023, workshops should expect to see more regenerative braking systems according to Carl: “During normal driving the electric motor draws power from the battery to turn the wheels, creating the kinetic energy. When braking, the process is reversed to slow the vehicle while simultaneously generating electricity which is stored in the high voltage battery ready to be used again. With regenerative braking, most EVs provide sufficient braking power through the electric motor alone for the majority of daily-driving scenarios. However, with reduced hydraulic brake usage, rust and contaminants can quickly build-up. This can affect both the disc’s friction surface, the pad mounting, and the caliper piston/slider pins.” For more information, visit: www.delphiautoparts.com/gbr/en/first-marketbrake-pads Performance Staying with brakes for electric vehicles, Allied Nippon is about to launch its new EV+ brake pads range, designed specifically for vehicles in this segment. The first wave from the new range will be made up of 37-part numbers covering vehicles such as the Nissan Leaf, Renault Zoe, Tesla Model 3, and Jaguar I-PACE. To compensate for the higher acceleration offered by EVs, and the greater weight, EV+ pads have been made using a new friction compound. EV+ project lead and Allied Nippon Product Development Manager Matt Ellis observed: “This is heat-treated through a process known as scorching, and then finished with the brand’s BRAKEBOOST Instant Friction layer, in Allied red of course. These features combine to deliver enhanced friction stability for superior stopping power.” Then there is noise. Matt commented: “The brand believes in safeguarding the serene driving experience delivered by the EV. At low speeds in particular, the typical EV is 10% quieter than an equivalent internal combustion engine vehicle. Allied Nippon has harnessed a range of premium features for EV+ to turn down the noise and deliver AArated brake pads, which, during testing, achieved an impressive peak output of just 88Db.” According to Matt, EV+ also represents an upselling opportunity: “Allied Nippon has a track record for offering up premium performance without the premium price. With EV+, we have dialled up our performance levels even further, and this clearly warrants a higher selling price for the product range. However, for a brake pad that’s designed exclusively for EVs, EV+ remains competitively priced in the market. Matt added: “By effectively communicating the EV+ message of enhanced stopping power with ultra-low noise, motor factors and garages will truly be able to profit from this exciting new range." EV+ brake pads will be released in late March. For more information visit: www.allied-nippon-eu Compatibility Meanwhile, Juratek recently launched a number of new braking products, including three brake discs, six brake pads, eight calipers, three brake shoes references, two brake hoses, nine wheel cylinders and five wear leads references. 44 AFTERMARKET FEBRUARY 2024 BRAKES www.aftermarketonline.net Below: Discs, pads, calipers, shoes, hoses and wear leads from Juratek
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