SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Federal-Mogul’s Wagner Brake brand has introduced what it reports to be the aftermarket’s first replacement brake pads for the 2014 Acura RLX sedan. These Wagner ThermoQuiet CeramicNXT front disc brake pads (No. QC1697) feature one of the exclusive 2021-compliant Wagner OE21 low-copper friction formulations, which are 35 percent quieter and offer 15 percent more stopping power and up to 40 percent greater fade resistance than previous Wagner ceramic formulations, according to the company. 
“As Wagner Brake extends its leadership in advanced low-copper friction technology for the aftermarket, we are pleased to also be the first in the industry to develop replacement pads for this application,” said Christopher Battershell, director, braking, North America, Federal-Mogul Vehicle Components segment. “Automotive service providers and parts professionals can help customers ensure superior, quiet braking with the latest in low-copper technology simply by choosing Wagner ThermoQuiet CeramicNXT brake pads.”
According to Federal-Mogul, Wagner ThermoQuiet CeramicNXT brake pads with OE21 technology also are the aftermarket’s first full-line offering of certified 2021-compliant low-copper formulations. Recent legislation in California and Washington mandates that copper content be reduced to less than 5 percent (“low copper”) by 2021 and less than 0.5 percent (“zero copper”) by 2025. As a leading global manufacturer of friction for the total OE and replacement market, Federal-Mogul and Wagner Brake say they have taken the lead in developing eco-friendly, low-copper formulations that also provide across-the-board improvements in brake pad performance.
To learn more about Wagner ThermoQuiet CeramicNXT brake pads with OE21 low-copper technology as well as the latest low-copper legislation, visit www.WagnerBrake.com. All trademarks are owned by Federal-Mogul Corporation or one or more of its subsidiaries in one or more countries.
