As of November 2016, replacement brake discs on newly registered vehicles must demonstrate compliance with the ECE R90 quality standard. Component manufacturer MEYLE says its range exceeds these new requirements with 90% of all MEYLE brake discs currently sold already complying with the standard. This includes brake discs fitted on older vehicles models, a requirement not included in the scope of the directive.

MEYLE believes that compliance with ECE90 allows repair professionals fitting its discs to offer their customers brake repair services using parts complying with these new safety requirements, guaranteeing the highest levels of driving safety.

The E approval mark guarantees that replacement brake parts match the performance features of original-equipment products. The company says choosing MEYLE-certified brake components allows workshops to communicate MEYLE's commitment to designing performance parts to their customers. Comprehensive testing is carried out by independent experts to determine the components' functional reliability and safety. To pass the test, the parts are required to withstand a large number of braking actions under extreme conditions without showing any signs of damage. Authorised experts evaluate part performance based on criteria set out in the ECE R90 directive.

Certified MEYLE brake discs not only meet the most stringent modern safety standards, but cutting-edge coating technologies offer additional long-term anti-corrosion protection for brake discs from the MEYLE PD product line which also features high-carbon MEYLE PD brake discs. Thanks to its higher carbon content, these brake discs offer improved torsional and thermal resistance over conventional brake discs and thereby further reduce the risk of noise and vibration generation. All brake discs marketed under the MEYLE PD product line offer advanced anti-corrosion resistance and extended service life to help workshops build long-term relations with satisfied customers. At the same time, they make two procedures in brake repair redundant: over 85 per cent of the products are shipped with the locating screw included and the discs come "ready-to-fit" not requiring any degreasing. Repair professionals benefit from significant time savings.

MEYLE and MEYLE HD parts are available from stockist nationwide and are distributed in Ireland by Strongline Autoparts Limited. For more information call 01-462-4631.