SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Federal-Mogul has reported that its award-winning Wagner ThermoQuiet brake pads are now available for several popular 2011 and earlier vehicle models, including the Honda Odyssey and Accord Crosstour, Hyundai Elantra, Ford Escape and other models. ThermoQuiet pads are designed and manufactured by Federal-Mogul, the world’s leading supplier of friction products to the original equipment and replacement markets, according to the company.
ThermoQuiet ceramic and semi-metallic brake pads help vehicle service providers eliminate brake comebacks by delivering quieter performance, superior stopping power and longer pad life, according to Federal-Mogul. The new pad SKUs extend these unique benefits to nearly 950,000 vehicles registered in the U.S. or Canada.
“Parts and service providers look to Federal-Mogul and the Wagner ThermoQuiet brand for the latest and best friction technology for every popular late-model application,” said Ken Selinger, director, North American Friction, Federal-Mogul. “We continue to aggressively expand our product line to help shops capture more brake service opportunities every day.”
The following new Wagner ThermoQuiet pad sets are now available through leading replacement parts distributors:
QC1521 2011 Honda Odyssey and Accord Crosstour AWD (Ceramic, Front)
QC1544 2011 Hyundai Elantra (Ceramic, Rear)
QC1047B 2011 Ford Escape (Ceramic, Front)
QC1498 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee (Ceramic, Rear)
QC1507 2011 Chevrolet Traverse (Ceramic, Rear)
MX1405 2009-2010 Cadillac CTS (Front)
SX1041 2004-2010 Infiniti QX56; 2005-2010 Nissan Armada; 2004 Nissan Pathfinder; 2004-2010 Nissan Titan (all Rear)
Federal-Mogul adds that ThermoQuiet brake pads are the first replacement brake pad design to receive the prestigious Automotive News PACE Award for product innovation, and feature highly advanced, proprietary ceramic and semi-metallic friction formulations developed by original equipment and aftermarket engineers within Federal-Mogul’s global network of advanced technology centers. These pads incorporate the company’s proprietary Integrally Molded Insulator (IMI) one-piece pad design and unique Wagner EDGE Laser-Shaped Friction technology, which help provide superior stopping performance, the company says.
For more information regarding Wagner ThermoQuiet brake products, visit www.TQbrakepads.com or contact your Wagner Brakes or Federal-Mogul supplier.