Bosch Automotive Service Solutions now offers copper-free material in its premium-grade QuietCast brakes in response to legislation requiring the reduction of copper in brake friction formulations. According to the company, Bosch has developed a proprietary copper-free ceramic friction formulation that incorporates renewable materials to make its product even more environmentally friendly.
“Our new copper-free material was developed over several years and has undergone various endurance tests,” said Robert Backode, director of product management, Bosch Brake Components LLC. “Much like the copper-free alloy used to replace copper in the aerospace industry, this material too, has proven to be successful in automotive use, ensuring high strength and light weight. Test data of the new copper-free material confirms improved performance over copper-based materials.”
Bosch has filed for patent protection in North America and other key market for this proprietary copper-free ceramic brake friction formulation.