Producer Textar

For over 100 years, Textar has been recognized as a manufacturer of the highest quality friction materials.

It was founded in 1913 as a trading company and is now a brand of the TMD Friction Group, known worldwide for its high-quality products that ensure optimal safety and maximum braking comfort. Textar offers brake pads and brake linings for 100% of all European commercial vehicles, being the world's best-known brand of brake linings for commercial vehicles and a leading supplier of pads and shoes for factory fitment and the independent aftermarket.

Textar provides a level of performance and safety that only genuine parts can provide. That's why 70% of all commercial vehicles in Europe are factory-fitted with Textar brake pads. An innovative solution is the new, lightweight Textar brake pads, which combine a high level of safety with durability. Their extremely durable and lightweight construction contributes to lower fuel consumption and harmful emissions, being a better solution for the user and the environment.

Textar is synonymous with safety and spends up to 3 years developing a new type of brake lining. Before they hit the market, they are subjected to the most rigorous tests, which provide for up to 300,000 kilometers of mileage and 2,000 hours of testing on a dynamometric bench. The type-approval tests are carried out in real conditions, and the development and construction take into account the requirements in terms of noise, vibration and driving comfort.

TMD Friction, a wholly owned company of Nisshinbo Holdings Inc, is a leader in the production of friction materials for the automotive industry in the OE and independent aftermarket. The company's portfolio includes products for passenger cars and commercial vehicles, as well as solutions for sports vehicles and for industry. TMD Friction supplies the global OE and aftermarket markets with the Textar, Mintex, Don, Pagid, Cobreq, Nisshinbo and Bendix brands, and also develops and manufactures industrial friction linings under the Cosid brand. The company employs 4,500 employees.

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Guide

Installation of linings for drum brakes in commercial vehicles

Riveting The lining materials used must meet the original equipment manufacturer's specifications or KBA-approved quality. Textar brake pads are available in a wide range for virtually all applications. Rivet material: The most commonly used materials are steel, brass and copper. Rivet selection Choose rivet shapes that match the shape of the holes. The length of the rivet can be calculated using the formula: 3575 hollow rivet A = 0. 5 - 0. 75 * d DIN 7338 hollow rivet A = 0. 8 - 1. 0 * d Example: For a DIN 7338 brake lining rivet with diameter d = 8 mm rivet body A should not protrude less than 0. 8 x 8 mm = 6. 4 mm and more than 8 mm from the hole in the jaw. Important note: For half-tubular rivets, the base of the hole must be at position "A" to allow proper head formation. e.

Replacing the brake fluid

Most modern brake systems use synthetic brake fluids to transfer the hydraulic pressure generated in the master cylinder to the calipers and brake cylinders. Fluid properties are therefore of great importance for the entire braking system. Avoid using the word "brake oil" in connection with brake fluids, as even the slightest contamination with oil can damage the rubber components of the brake system and thus lead to its failure. The physico-chemical properties of brake fluids are established in the SAE J 1703 (Society of Automotive Engineers) regulations in force in many countries. These regulations specify criteria in terms of boiling point, chemical inertness, miscibility with water, rubber swelling, corrosion and lubricity that must be maintained. The safety standard FMVSS No. 1.

Removal of linings for drum brakes in commercial vehicles

Removal of worn brake linings Use a riveting machine, preferably with a hydraulic drive, to push out the rivets. The push-out tool must match the diameter of the rivet. Today's rivet extractors are versatile and can be used for both tubular and semi-tubular rivets. Using the wrong device can damage the brake shoes. Other possibilities If it is not possible to use a riveting tool or solid rivets need to be removed, we recommend the following steps (fig. 2). Health and safety measures Brake dust is enriched with fine inhalable dust and is harmful to health. Use the recommended suction power of 40 and 50 m3/h. Disassembly of the wheel brakes with the use of compressed air should be strictly avoided and cleaning of the wheel brakes with dry brushes should be avoided.