ZF Aftermarket says TRW offers “one brand, zero stress braking”

With more than 120 years of experience, ZF Aftermarket says TRW is one of the world’s most trusted names in automotive braking and safety solutions.
As one of its brands, ZF Aftermarket explains that TRW “combines original equipment expertise with proven aftermarket reliability, delivering a level of engineering and validation few can match.”
TRW designs braking systems for more than half of all rear axle systems worldwide, building much of the original equipment they are fitted with when they roll out of the factory.
That same OE-level engineering underpins its replacement range, which ZF says ensures workshops and technicians can rely on consistent quality, performance, and safety throughout a vehicle’s life.
The local TRW brake program includes more than 9,000 part numbers, covering everything required for a complete braking service.
From brake pads and high-carbon brake discs to hydraulics such as hoses, master and slave cylinders, calipers, repair kits, and essential consumables including brake fluid, grease, and cleaner, TRW “truly offers a zero stress one-stop braking solution for workshops,” says ZF Aftermarket.
Its brake pads are designed and manufactured at TRW’s own factories in Europe, North America and China to meet or exceed ECE R90 rating – a European regulation which mandates that all replacement brake pads be tested and approved to ensure they perform comparably to the original equipment.
This development process is supported by ZF’s own rigorous validation regime, which includes more than 17 different tests such as Alpine testing, AK-Master, and advanced AMS simulation.
TRW brake pads with COTEC coating deliver high friction from the first stop, reportedly reducing stopping distances by up to 47 percent during bedding-in. Independent tests are said to show up to seven metres shorter braking, and around 95 percent braking power immediately after installation.
TRW brake pads are also free of heavy metals, making them environmentally friendly.
TRW has also developed DTEC, a premium quality ceramic brake pad which reduces brake dust exfoliation onto the surface of the wheel rim by up to 45 percent, all while making less noise.
TRW produces 12 million brake discs every year for both original equipment and the independent aftermarket worldwide, with those behind the brand stating it delivers cutting-edge technology designed for real-world performance and safety.
Its industry-first Black Painted Brake Discs offer superior corrosion resistance, a premium gloss finish, and convenient oil-free installation thanks to VCI packaging.
TRW High Carbon Discs exceed manufacturer standards, providing cooler operation, reduced distortion, improved stability, and quieter braking.
Each disc is manufactured with high-quality cast iron, tight machining tolerances, and optional integrated bearings or ABS rings, ensuring precision fit, durability, and reliable braking performance.
TRW also tests its brake fluids to the extreme to ensure they exceed international DOT standards, with products available for a wide range of vehicles.

For more information on the TRW braking range, please visit www.zf.com/au