Out of this world coverage meets stellar performance
When it comes to braking, TRW has everything your customers need for conventional, hybrid and electric vehicles of all ages. We design and produce every type of vehicle braking solution, including everything you need for disc brake systems, drum brake systems, actuation systems and accessories for maintenance. Our vast portfolio of over 18,000 OE quality braking products makes service and replacement stress-free, and you can count on our experts for professional partnership and value.
No-one knows better than we do how to ensure every component fits and interacts effectively to deliver exceptional performance and safety.
As pioneers of the braking universe, we work with automotive manufacturers to design and produce braking systems and solutions for new vehicles. We then bring that same OE quality to the aftermarket, direct from Europe.
To ensure all our products excel in real-world conditions, we conduct rigorous in-house testing to OE standards and beyond.
We never stop innovating, so you’ll always have the latest in braking technology to pass on to your customers. From Electric Blue brake pads for quieter braking to remanufactured calipers for greater sustainability, we’re constantly pushing back the frontiers of possibility.
We design braking systems for more than half* the world’s vehicles, building much of the original equipment they are fitted with when they roll out of the factory.
We then bring the same products straight to the aftermarket, making us the go-to choice for every type of passenger vehicle: old, new, conventional, hybrid and electric.
TRW delivers guaranteed OE quality, precision fit, and stress-free replacement for workshops, outstanding safety and performance for vehicle owners, and great value for your business.
* For rear axle systems.
TRW is the trusted one-stop shop for OE quality brake parts, solutions and expertise.
We’ve been designing and making OE disc brake systems for the world’s top vehicle manufacturers for over 100 years, and our coverage is unparalleled.
Our innovative and high-performing coatings for discs and pads are unique, developed by our own technicians, and tested on OEM-approved in-house testing software and hardware to ensure optimal safety and performance. Every brake pad and disc comes complete with all the necessary fittings in the box for quick, easy and safe repair.
Millions of TRW drums, shoes and wheel cylinders are fitted to passenger cars and light commercial vehicles around the world, and countless journeys are safely completed every day because of our dedication to industry-leading quality.
Drum brakes are a cost-effective solution for rear braking and are still fitted to many new vehicles. They are also the efficient choice for electric vehicles.
Our vast portfolio covers everything needed for replacement and maintenance: drums, shoes, wheel cylinders – right through to springs, thermoclips and adjusters. We’ve also created a convenient range of kits and Superkits to save workshops time and money. And as you’d expect from TRW, every component meets or exceeds OE standards.
We test our brake pads to the extreme to exceed industry standards. Then we test even harder to set our own. TRW brake pads cut stopping distances by up to 7 meters during the bedding-in period, thanks to their unique COTEC coating.*
Every component of our aftermarket brake pad range is tested multiple times, including those crucial back plates that carry the friction material. So when workshops fit TRW, they’re not just providing great value, they’re also ensuring that their customers’ vehicle safety systems will perform at their best on the road every time.
Choosing TRW brake pads also means making a positive choice for the planet – we introduced one of the first environmentally-friendly brake pad programmes for passenger cars in Europe, which means we never use harmful materials.
* Independently tested by RDW, the Netherlands Vehicle Authority
As industry-recognised global braking specialists, we produce over 12 million brake discs every year for vehicle manufacturers and the independent
aftermarket.
TRW brake discs deliver proven OE quality, safety and durability. And as the smart business choice, they are designed to be convenient and time-saving to fit – something your workshop customers appreciate. Technicians don’t need to clean off oil or rust inhibitor, as we pack our discs in volatile corrosion inhibitor (VCI) paper, so they can be put to work straight out of the box. Our tight manufacturing tolerances guarantee a hassle-free fit. And our portfolio includes discs that are ready-assembled with mounted wheel bearings.
We created the Colette, now the world’s most popular brake caliper. And we developed the world’s first electronic park brake caliper (EPB). But innovation isn’t just about big ideas – it’s also about understanding your customers and finding ways to solve their everyday challenges.
This is why all TRW’s OE quality calipers, including prestige and colour-painted, come complete with the accessories and instructions needed to fit them fast, first time. Our remanufactured calipers carry the same extended warranty as our new ones, helping to keep costs down, prevent obsolescence, and reduce both energy use and CO2 emissions. And we even pre-fill our rear brake calipers with brake fluid, to avoid trapped air and make life easier for workshop technicians. Our innovation never stops.
Quieter engines need quieter brakes. Our innovative Electric Blue brake pads solve the noise, volume and harshness (NVH) challenges associated with electric and hybrid vehicles, reducing noise, vibration and dust emissions.
Our trailblazing technicians created an outstanding first-to-market solution that scores an exceptional 9/10 for NVH (the OE specification is only 7/10), and covers 100% of the top 20 electric vehicles on the road in Europe.
Expand your customers’ braking universe with TRW Electric Blue brake pads, supplied complete with fixings and rubberised accessories for noise dampening.
We’ve got the entire braking spectrum covered, making servicing and repairs easy and stress-free. We design braking systems for global vehicle manufacturers, so we know exactly what’s needed to keep them working smoothly, safely and powerfully.
TRW is continually pushing back the frontiers of braking technology, innovating to address the latest braking challenges for passenger cars of all kinds. For example, we developed TRW NOxidation as a protective barrier against corrosion that helps to reduce noise and vibration in electric and hybrid vehicles. Just one of many star innovations that continue to expand our vast portfolio.
Endless opportunities
Think bigger and better as a ZF Aftermarket distributor
As first-to-market innovators, we’re the proven aftermarket partner for unrivalled coverage, outstanding performance, and excellent value for your business.
TRW is committed to anticipating and meeting the needs of the aftermarket, making the right OE quality spare parts available as soon as possible. In 2024 we launched over 600 new products for the electric vehicle aftermarket, as well as 274 other brake replacement parts.
Take advantage of our professional services and support – for ZF and TRW, as well as our other leading aftermarket brands, LEMFÖRDER, SACHS, and WABCO.
