Friction materials and brake pad composites represent a critical intersection of mechanical engineering and materials science, integral to the safety and performance of modern braking systems.

A new air-disc brake pad friction material from TMD Friction of North America, Textar T3070, is first TMC approved replacement option for newer tractor designs with air disc brakes on steer axles ...

“By reducing the coefficient of friction between brake-pad backing plates and retainer clips, Molykote D-708 Anti-Friction Coating solved a noise problem seen during caliper vibration tests ...