Low-emission brake disc and pad kit

Brembo has launched the Greenance Plus Kit, an integrated solution consisting of a disc and pads dedicated to the automotive aftermarket. The system is designed to reduce emissions and mechanical wear, targeting internal combustion engine vehicles, NEVs (New Energy Vehicles), and light commercial vehicles.

Regulatory challenges regarding brake emissions
As the automotive industry prepares for the introduction of Euro 7 requirements, engineering focus is progressively shifting toward non-exhaust emissions, identifying the particulate matter generated by brake friction as a critical parameter. To support this ecological transition, workshops require repair components capable of limiting dust dispersion without compromising the braking power and operational safety of the vehicles.

Laser Metal Deposition coating technology
The architecture of the Greenance Plus Kit utilizes a Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) process to apply an innovative nickel-free double-layer coating on the surface of the cast iron disc. This metallurgical structure, coupled with specific friction materials developed for the pads, extends component life. The technology is applicable to integral, dual cast, lightweight, and floating discs. To simplify manual inspections, the disc is equipped with a visual wear indicator (Easy Check mark) that disappears from the braking surface when the operational limit is reached, signaling the need for immediate replacement.

Particulate measurement and Life Cycle Assessment
In dynamometer bench tests conducted by Brembo according to the WLTP-Brake (Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure) cycle, the integrated system demonstrated a particulate emission reduction of up to 90% compared to an equivalent uncoated cast iron disc. Surface wear was simultaneously reduced by up to 80%. A comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study, verified by an independent third party, concluded that the solution can reduce environmental impact by up to 85%.

Roberto Caravati, Aftermarket GBU Chief Operating Officer at Brembo, describes the development: 'Four years after the introduction of a new approach to the aftermarket with the Greenance Kit, the Greenance Plus Kit represents its natural evolution, offering further advancements in terms of durability and the reduction of particulate emissions resulting from braking, while preserving the safety and performance levels that distinguish Brembo products.'

Additional Context
This section details technical specifications and competitive benchmarking not included in the original product announcement

In the European market for emission-reducing aftermarket braking components, the Brembo Greenance Plus Kit competes directly with solutions such as ZF's TRW DTEC technology and ATE Ceramic pads. While traditional low-dust components primarily focus on wheel aesthetics and acoustic noise reduction, the introduction of Euro 7 regulations has reoriented engineering priorities toward measurable reductions in PM10 and PM2.5 particulates. Competitor ZF employs its proprietary dustIN test bench to validate an 80% reduction in PM10 through its TRW DTEC components. In contrast, Brembo's approach relies on an advanced LMD metallurgical coating which, compared to the use of specialized alloy discs in the previous Greenance iteration, guarantees particulate reductions of up to 90% according to the official WLTP-Brake standard.

Edited by Maria Brueva, Induportals editor – adapted by AI.

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