German manufacturer MEYLE is now offering new MEYLE-PD brake pads for commercial vehicles which have been developed as a direct result of its role as a technical cooperation partner for the European Truck Racing series for the last five years. These brake pads are offered as a complete kit with all assembly materials, for quick and cost-efficient replacement in the workshop.

The new MEYLE-PD brake linings bring even the heaviest trucks to a standstill fast.  A special friction lining compound, tested in multi-stage processes, can improve braking performance and reduce braking distance. The new brake pads are also manufactured in accordance with the ECE-R90 standard.

With the MEYLE-PD pads for trucks from Mercedes-Benz, MEYLE strengthens its portfolio in addition to the proven MEYLE-PD pads for vans and passenger cars and offers a complete range for almost every application. "Our goal was to develop brake pads that meet the high quality demands of our customers and, of course, our racing team. We know the new brake components can easily cope with any driving situation as we have tested this intensively on the race track.” says Sven Nielsen, Head of Product Strategy and Development at MEYLE.

MEYLE has also offered some important technical advice to workshops on pad replacement. Firstly, it recommends replacing the wear indicators when changing the brake pads, as it is generally not possible to continue using the warning contacts. Secondly MEYLE technical experts say that for brake pads, a special tool must be used for installation and removal. The new MEYLE-PD brake pads for trucks already include it in the kit to ensure smooth repair.

MEYLE-PD brake pads are available from MEYLE stockist and are distributed in Ireland by Strongline Autoparts.