Clean, quiet and low-wear braking

Thanks to their innovative friction materials, ATE Ceramic brake pads provide clean, comfortable and low-wear braking without having to make any compromises in respect of safety. The innovative brake pads are available for numerous vehicle models from German and European automobile manufacturers. ATE is assisting its partners with the market launch in the form of extensive sales promotions.

Every time a driver puts his foot on the brake pedal, the brake pad presses on the rotating brake disks. During this process friction material rubs off the brake pads and is deposited on wheel rims in the form of brake dust. With the ATE Ceramic brake pads, Continental has brought an innovative solution to the market which will provide quiet and low-cost braking, thus keeping the wear and tear on materials to a minimum. The brake pads are made out of a mixture containing innovative friction materials, which reduce unpopular brake dust significantly. The low-dust operation of the new ATE Ceramic brake pads protects the shine on expensive aluminum rims and makes an important contribution to maintaining their value.

Greater comfort and lower repair costs
The innovative mixture used for ATE ceramic brake pads also reduces brake noise significantly. Humming noises, irritating squeaking and squealing are effectively suppressed. ATE Ceramic brake pads also prevent erosion from developing on the brake disks. This stops the brakes from juddering and prevents the associated steering wheel vibration. All that makes braking considerably more comfortable.
Extensive comparative tests under hard everyday conditions have shown that ATE Ceramic brake pads wear considerably less, when compared to standard brake pads. They also cause substantially less wear to the brake disks and extend their service life. These advantages easily make up for the slightly higher price of ATE Ceramic brake pads compared with standard products.

Maximum safety and easy to fit
As for all other ATE brake spare parts, ATE Ceramic brake pads naturally comply with the ECE-R-90 standards and meet drivers’ expectations. Vehicle dynamics control systems remain fully operational. ATE Ceramic brake pads are easy to install in place of standard brake pads when the brakes are serviced. No conversions or modifications are required. They are available for numerous mid-range models from German and European automobile manufacturers on both the front and rear axles. The program is being continuously expanded. Very shortly it will cover the majority of all popular vehicle models.

Continous product extension
With the portfolio expansion in the compact car segment ATE Ceramic covers more than 45% for the front and over 65% for the rear axle. Further extensions are already being planned.  In 2013 there will be in addition to more uses at the compact car segment a special extension for SUV‘s (Sports Utility Vehicle) and high-powered sports cars

ATE Ceramic – Advantages at a glance

• Significantly reduced dust development
• Practically noise-free
• Better rim appearance
• Less brake pad and brake disc wear
• Greater comfort
• No brake judder
• Better environmental protection
• Lower repair costs
• Very safe