Bosch Blue Line Your first choice in brake pads NEW

Bosch Blue Line Your first choice in brake pads NEW

Bosch Blue Line brake pads: The perfect match for your vehicle OE design approach The brake system on every new vehicle has been tuned specifically to the dynamics of that vehicle. While some components may be the same across similar models it is quite common to tune the brake performance via modifications to the brake pads. Therefore, the brake pad on virtually every new vehicle is unique. Bosch s vehicle matched engineering approach In order to get as close as possible to the OE performance level, Bosch analyses the OE brake pad and then engineers a suitable replacement. Stages of matching a Bosch brake pad: 1. Assess the OE friction material formulation based on vehicle families and carefully match it to the many available Bosch formulations. 2. Assess the OE pad design and replicate the pad shape. If required, add any chamfers, slots or noise shims. 3. Assess any OE wear indicator systems and replicate. 4. Identify any additional hardware (shims, bolts, etc.) that should be supplied to ensure the best possible performance. 5. Test the final product according to relevant international specifications to ensure the closest possible match to the OE performance. 6. Make any final modifications to the design in order to fine tune aspects such as noise. The final result Bosch Blue Line brake pads are vehicle match engineered to determine the best match of advanced friction formulations and pad design elements to deliver quiet, clean and reliable stopping performance. We take this approach because it is virtually impossible to provide vehicle owners with the best possible brake performance by using one design solution across all vehicles. It is one of the fundamental reasons why Bosch brake pads have already been acknowledged by high profile automotive publications such as Germany s Auto Motor und Sport as the best brand in Europe. 2

Different look: Same high quality The Bosch Blue Line brake pad range incorporates a variety of design features and numerous friction formulations which allow your customers to receive the best possible braking performance. While vehicle requirements may change, there s one thing that will never diminish, and that s Bosch s commitment to quality and product development. Test Bosch ECE R90* MS1164 Shear strength Pressure sensitivity Speed sensitivity Temperature sensitivity Temperature change resistance Fading/loss of braking efficiency Thermal conductivity Brake vibration Noise characteristics Wear (pad) Wear (disc) Simulation of extreme braking situations Test duration 6 months 6 hours 6 hours * Regulation ECE R90 specifies critetia that brake pads must meet before being offered for sale on the open market. Brakes are permanently under stress Vehicle brakes are subjected to extreme loads. For example, braking horsepower is about 10 times engine horsepower, which is why brake pads reach such high temperatures. During long mountain descents or when driving in stop-andgo highway traffic, temperatures can easily reach as high as 650 C. To ensure safety, brake pads therefore need to be regularly inspected and replaced only with high quality products such as Bosch brake pads. Quality without compromise Bosch brake pads have been developed to withstand extreme loads and are manufactured from especially high quality materials. Extensive performance and NVH dynamometer testing along with extreme environment testing ensures that Bosch brake pads demonstrate a high level of performance and service life before being approved for sale. Bosch brake tip Always bed-in new brakes prior to returning the vehicle to your customer. This will ensure that the brake system is working at its most effective when you hand the vehicle back. 3

Braking performance is critical: So at Bosch we take it seriously General design elements and benefits 1 General design elements 1 Noise suppression shims*. Benefit Smooth and quiet stopping. 6 2 Vehicle-matched friction formulation. Reliable performance in all driving conditions. 2 5 3 Slotted friction material*. Reduced noise for maximum driver comfort. 4 High strength back plate material. Reduced pad flex. 3 4 5 Chamfered friction material*. Reduced noise for maximum driver comfort. 6 Wear indicators*. Warning for when to change pads. *This feature will vary based on the vehicle application. Friction material selection Bosch has access to an ever-growing portfolio of friction material formulations worldwide making it easier to match the OE braking performance. In general terms, manufacturers of different vehicle types lean towards specific formulation groups in order to achieve the best braking performance. For instance, Australian and Asian vehicles are mostly matched with ceramic formulations to deliver smooth, quiet braking with low dust. Bosch follows this direction in order to deliver braking performance that is as close as possible to the original. Friction Material Ceramic Copper Free Ceramic Low-Metallic Perfect for Australian & Asian passenger vehicles Benefits Smooth, quiet stopping Less prone to dust Less rotor wear Bosch Blue Line Friction Material Heavy Duty Ceramic Perfect for SUV, Pickup & 4WD vehicles Benefits High braking performance Designed for heavy loads Superior durability Bosch Blue Line Heavy Duty Friction Material ECE R90 Approved Low-Metallic Perfect for European passenger vehicles Benefits High braking performance Excellent thermal stability Bosch Blue Line Euro 4

Typical Blue Line performance Everyday Braking Heavy Braking Competitor 1 Competitor 1 Competitor 2 Competitor 2 Bosch Blue Line Bosch Blue Line Stopping Distance (shorter bar is better) Stopping Distance (shorter bar is better) Dynamometer tested to SAE J2522 AK Master (results will vary based on application) Contains aramid fibres for enhanced thermal stability Smooth, quiet and clean stopping power Less wear for pads and rotors Tested by Bosch During development, Bosch brake pads are tested for all facets of braking performance including dynamometer testing, noise evaluation, environmental testing and on-vehicle performance. Using state-of-the-art vehicle test facilities such as the Bosch proving ground in China and the Bosch winter test centre in Sweden ensures that all of the necessary on-vehicle performance testing can be carried out in accordance with Bosch s high quality standards. Our aim is to provide the best possible brake pads to ensure driver safety and customer satisfaction. 5

Your safety is our business: From system design to high quality Bosch brake pads At Bosch, your safety is our number one priority. Along with the invention of the Anti-skid Braking System in 1978, Bosch has remained at the forefront of braking development including the release of such innovations as Electronic Stability Program and Lane Change Assist. World s first airbag control unit World s first ESP Predictive Emergency Braking System Lane Change Assist Fully automated driving 1978 1980 1986 1995 2000 2010 2012 2013 2014 202x World s first ABS World s first TCS Adaptive cruise control Regenerative braking with ESP hev Active pedestrian protection Vacuum-independent booster When it comes to brakes, your customers expect total safety without compromise. Top quality and always reliable, genuine Bosch brake pads enable you to meet these expectations. 6

Made by Bosch: A global manufacturing network Bosch s global manufacturing network spreads across 18 countries employing over 20,000 people worldwide. The one thing binding all of these facilities together is a set of manufacturing and quality standards ensuring that Bosch customers receive the highest quality product consistently. Nanjing Brake Pad Facility One of the latest additions to this manufacturing network is Bosch s brake pad production facility in Nanjing, China which opened in 2012. As the largest Bosch Automotive Aftermarket manufacturing facility, the Nanjing brake pad plant can produce up to 6 million brake pads for customers worldwide. Features of the Nanjing facility include: Locally developed friction formulations based on OE performance requirements Friction formulations developed to exceed key regulations (ECER90, GB, JASO, MS1164) Modern production processes including positive moulding techniques Lean processes to drive consistent quality Stringent quality control throughout the entire production process Highly experienced, dedicated engineering team Extensive R&D facility for the ongoing development of future brake pad applications 7

Bosch Braking Systems: More than just pads Braking systems have been part of the Bosch product offering since 1927. Today, one in every three Asian, Australasian and European vehicles on our roads have Bosch components within their braking system. At Bosch, we offer you and your customers technology that improves everyday life. And today, Bosch is widely regarded as one of the world s leading innovators in braking technology. Bosch braking has utilised its know how and the latest engineering technology to combine all the braking components together to provide vehicle users with comprehensive vehicle safety systems. These developments are known as Active Safety for driver control, Driver Assistance for driving guidance and Passive Safety for passenger and pedestrian safety. Whether it s hydraulic components or fluids, disc rotors, ABS systems, electronic wear sensors or brake pads, Bosch should always be your first choice in braking. Robert Bosch (Australia) Pty. Ltd. 1555 Centre Road Clayton VIC 3168 For further information please contact Bosch on: Australia 1300 30 70 40 www.boschautoparts.com.au New Zealand 0800 452 896 www.boschautoparts.co.nz For catalogue enquiries please visit us at: Australia boschecat.com.au New Zealand boschecat.co.nz BRAKE8PPA4BROCH2016 AA/MKT3-AA/SAO-CMS3 Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of this publication, Bosch does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the information in this publication and Bosch reserves the right to alter specifications without notice. To the extent permitted by law, including the Australian Consumer Law and the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (NZ), Bosch excludes all liability, including negligence, for any loss incurred in the reliance on the contents of this publication.