OE quality for the Aftermarket

Brembo positions itself as a braking partner to some of the world’s most prestigious and innovative car manufacturers and motorsport teams.
With more than 4,000 patents and over sixty years of experience, the company maintains that the innovation and quality built into its OE components carries through into its aftermarket products.
For workshops, this is presented as a source of peace of mind, with parts promoted as reflecting the same standards trusted by many vehicle manufacturers.
The Brembo Prime line is described as the core range within the aftermarket offering, covering the majority of European and non-European vehicles, and marketed as a like-for-like OE replacement solution.
The Prime catalogue spans low-metallic and ceramic pads, one-piece discs, and advanced two-piece discs, with Brembo emphasising that this provides workshops with options ranging from everyday jobs through to premium applications.
The company highlights engineering as a key competitive advantage, noting that all Prime discs are manufactured to OE specification, and in some cases enhanced with technologies such as Brembo’s patented pillar venting technology (PVT).
According to Brembo, the use of high-carbon formulations improves heat dissipation, reduces vibration and noise, and delivers a more reassuring pedal feel — benefits that are said to be noticeable to drivers and helpful for technicians seeking to reduce comebacks.
PVT is further promoted as increasing disc resistance to cracking by up to 40 percent and improving cooling efficiency by providing a greater surface area.
Other options include drilled and slotted surfaces for performance applications. Brembo frames its catalogue as one designed to meet the standards of OE manufacturers while addressing real-world driving conditions.
Workshop fitment is another focus. Rear discs are supplied pre-assembled with wheel bearings where relevant, aimed at cutting installation time and reducing the risk of damage.
Many high-volume references come with new fixing screws, reducing the need to reuse worn hardware. UV coating technology is promoted as providing ready-to-install discs with corrosion resistance and a cleaner finish.
Within the Prime portfolio, the Dual Cast disc is presented as a flagship product. Developed for sportier models from Audi, Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin, Maserati and Mercedes-AMG, it combines a cast iron braking surface with a lightweight aluminium hat.
Brembo’s testing indicates that cast iron provides consistent friction under high heat, while aluminium reduces mass. The result, research reveals, is a disc up to 30 percent lighter than a comparable integral version, improving handling, fuel consumption and emissions.
The bi-material design is also proved by testing to resist permanent thermal deformation by up to 70 percent, supporting smoother braking, reduced vibration, and more consistent stopping power.
Brembo presents its Prime line as bringing OE quality, premium materials, and advanced design into a complete aftermarket range.
From one-piece discs to two-piece solutions, the company promotes its products as solutions workshops can use with confidence, keeping more drivers safe on the road.

Key features of Brembo Dual Cast Discs:
• OE-equivalent quality, ECE-R90 certified
• Select products supplied with screws and accessories for easy fitment
• Up to 30 percent lighter than integral discs
• High-carbon cast iron braking surface
• Aluminium hat bi-material construction
• Anti-corrosion protection
• Superior fading resistance

For more information, visit www.bremboparts.com