The best brands of brake discs

One of the extremely important parts of any braking system is the brake discs (brake discs). They, the discs, work in conjunction with the brake pads and, together with other components of the brake system, provide safe and reliable braking of the car.

The best brands of brake discs

We will not waste time explaining how important these components are for road safety, as we are sure that you know in detail how to maintain the braking system of your car in order to be calm and safe on the road.

We want to talk a little more about the leading brands of brake discs to help you navigate the sea of ​​brands more easily when you need to replace brake discs.

Brembo

Brembo is one of the leading companies in the production of high quality brake discs, pads and complete brake systems. Brembo factories produce more than 50 brake discs a year, and the quality of their products makes the brand extremely popular.

Brembo drives are preferred by users because:

• developed in collaboration with car manufacturers
• have UV coating
• have an exclusive ventilation system (developed by Brembo)
• all discs of the “Sport” category are galvanized
• high carbon cast iron brake discs to reduce vibration
• Brembo is one of the few companies offering lighter brake discs. The latest models of discs are 10-15% lighter than standard ones and are available in a combination of two materials - cast iron and steel.

BOSCH batteries and motors

BOSCH is also one of the leading brands, manufacturers of high quality brake components. More than 20 million brake discs are produced every year from the company's factories, and major automotive giants such as Toyota, Nisan, Honda and others rely exclusively on BOSCH to produce discs, pads and other components for their cars.

BOSCH brake components are characterized by a high level of thermal conductivity, an accurate installation function and heat resistance. The company recently released new brake discs that are compatible with many car brands.

Among the benefits of Bosch wheels we can list more:

wear resistance
high-carbon disc technology for greater convenience and reduced vibration
high-quality raw materials used in the manufacture of all models of discs

ATE

ATE brake discs are available for 98% of European car suppliers. The company offers various types and models of discs, such as:

• coated brake disc
• disc with fixing screw
• two-piece brake disc
• disc with integrated wheel bearing
• special brake disc for Mercedes, etc.
• ATE products are available with a special packaging code (MAPP code), which after scanning confirms the originality of the product.

Advantages of ATE brake discs:

• only high-quality materials are used for their manufacture
• compatible with almost all makes and models of cars
• all ATE drives have a high carbon component
• have high corrosion resistance
• they are lighter than standard brake discs
• They are ECE R90 certified, making them the perfect choice for all European cars.

FERODO

FERODO is the world leader in brake discs and pads and is one of the most reliable disc brands on the market. Car manufacturers such as Jaguar, Fiat, Volkswagen, Land Rover and others equip their models with FERODO wheels only.

The company is known for the perfect balance between the high quality of the materials it uses to manufacture the discs and the innovative technologies that it uses to produce some of the best brake components in the world. FERODO brand brake discs are available in a very wide range and are used for light and heavy vehicles, as well as for motorcycles, buses and others.

Advantages of FERODO wheels:

• exceptional design and production
• discs have heat dissipation functions
• Permanent marking around the edges for easy tracking and originality
• quick and easy installation
• Technology coat and others.

TRW

TRW produces over 1250 sets of discs that are compatible with 98% of European cars. The company, which is already part of the world leader ZF Friedrichshafen, is constantly expanding its product line, one of the latest developments of which are wheels for electric vehicles, such as Tesla Model S (wheels for the front axle).

Among the main features of TRW discs are:

• very good coverage
• bag without protective oil for easy installation
• perfect balance
• superior high carbon component
• with ABS sensor ring for more safety and more
• TRW is a company with 100 years of experience in manufacturing automotive components, which ensures the high quality of the brake discs offered.

DELPHI

The company uses the highest technology for the production of brake discs, which gives it a place among the leaders in the global market. The disks that DELPHI offers have 5 different types of castings and configurations:

• high carbon rims
• cut and drilled discs
• bearing discs
• single disc cast iron
• DELPHI brake discs are available with a special Geomet zinc coating, have a clean and stylish design, are easy to install, are oil-free to facilitate installation and much more.

Carpenter

Zimmermann has been a German manufacturer of automotive components for over 60 years. The company produces brake discs that are durable and of high quality. In total, about 4000 brake components are manufactured under the Zimmermann brand, including Zimmermann brake discs, which are distributed in more than 60 countries around the world.

There are several disk configurations for this brand:

• standard
• Sports brake discs
• Wheels for light trucks
• Fusion Z discs
• Z coated discs
• All drives in the Zimmermann line have their own unique characteristics, but to summarize, we can say that some of their advantages:

• available in a very wide range
• certified in accordance with KFZ - GVO (EU) 330/2010
• made of high quality, wear-resistant and high-temperature materials, etc., etc.

Remsa

Remsa has over 40 years of experience manufacturing and selling car brake system components, and the brake discs they produce are available in an extremely wide range, making them applicable to almost all cars in Europe and Asia. Remsa brake discs have a high graphite component and are rigorously tested for durability and quality before they go on sale.

WAGNER

Brake discs and pads are one of the most popular on the market, as they are not only extremely high quality, but also compatible with almost all brands of cars. Premium Wagner drives are easy to install, resistant to stress and corrosion.

Other leading brands include OPTIMAL, ASHIKA, CIFAM, FEBI BILSTEN, SNR, AUTOMEGA, and many others. All offer high-quality brake components and are loved by consumers around the world.

Types of brake discs

We introduced you to one of the most popular brands of discs, but in order to buy this particular brake component that is suitable for your model and brand of car, you need to fully know what exactly you are looking for.

Because brake discs are divided into:

• One-piece (non-ventilated brake disc)
• Ventilated disc
• Drilled discs / perforated discs
• Slotted disc
• Dimpled (grooved)

• Wave brake disc

• Carbon - Ceramic Disc

Almost all cars are equipped with them at the factory. This type of disc provides enough space to hold the pads, which ensures a safe stop. As a disadvantage of this type of discs, it can be mentioned that the heat generated by the friction of the pads during braking is large enough, which can lead to premature wear or damage to the discs, pads or other element of the brake system. The advantage of blank drives is their low cost.

Perforated Discs
They have holes on their surface, which allows the heat generated by friction to dissipate faster. Faster heat dissipation reduces the risk of premature wear of the discs and ensures their durability. In addition, disks of this type allow pads to grip more tightly, even when the road is wet, because in addition to heat, holes in them also drain water faster.

Slotted disc
Sliced ​​discs have thin slots or lines on their surface that are an effective means of measuring heat and water dissipation. Another advantage of these top drives is that their slots are not clogged with dirt and dirt, which makes them ideal for off-road enthusiasts.

Dimpled (grooved)
As their name implies, this type of disc combines the advantages of perforated and rifled discs. These discs hold very well in dry and humid weather, optimally dissipate heat and moisture, have an extended service life and do not wear out easily. Their only drawback is that their price is quite high.

And before you leave, let's see what experts advise ...
The expert advice on choosing the right brake components is pretty simple:

When searching for brake discs, always refer to the manual of your vehicle.
If you have the opportunity, buy a set of discs + pads
Shop only at specialized stores
Choose brake discs from leading brands with proven quality

Questions and answers:

Which brake disc firms are good? ЕВС (professional recommendation), Otto Zimmermann (wear-resistant), ATE (maximum quality), DBA (high-tech), FREMAX (price-quality).

What are the best brake discs to buy? The following brands are popular: 1) Ferodo, 2) Brembo, 3) Bosch, 4) ATE (wear-resistant and excellent braking quality), 5) TRW (budget and reliable option).

Why are perforated brake discs better? The advantage of such discs is better braking and cooling. The disadvantage is the increased wear of the disc and brake pads (more brake soot is generated).