SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Federal-Mogul has expanded its lines of Wagner ThermoQuiet CeramicNXT and ThermoQuiet semi-metallic brake pads to include coverage of 20 additional late-model foreign nameplate and domestic applications. The company says this expanded coverage helps automotive parts distributors and service providers increase their share of the brake repair category.
 
“Our expansion of the ThermoQuiet CeramicNXT and semi-metallic product lines enables service providers to offer the industry’s latest technologies for more applications, resulting in superior brake performance and stronger customer satisfaction and loyalty,” said Walt Keating, product manager, North American friction, Federal-Mogul.
 
The following new Wagner ThermoQuiet CeramicNXT pad sets are now available through leading automotive parts providers:
 
QC872 Mercedes-Benz C230 (2002-2005); C240 (2002-2005); C280 (2006-2007); C320 (2001-2005); C350 (2006-2007); CLK320 (2003-2005); CLK350 (2006-2009); SLK280 (2006-2008); SLK300 (2009-2010) – front
 
QC1004 Saab 9-2X (2005-2006); Subaru Forester (2004-2008); Subaru Impreza (2004-2007) – rear
 
QC1510 Infiniti QX56 (2011) – rear
 
Federal-Mogul also has introduced the following new Wagner ThermoQuiet semi-metallic pad sets:
          
MX1058C         Dodge Challenger (2012) – front
 
MX1271           Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG (2007-2010) and R63 AMG (2007) – front
 
MX1429           BMW X5 (2010) – front
 
MX1504           BMW 528i (2011) – front
 
MX1505           BMW 535i (2011) – front
 
MX1561           BMW X3 (2011-2010) – front
 
Wagner ThermoQuiet CeramicNXT brake pads feature highly advanced, proprietary ceramic formulations, Federal-Mogul points out. These formulations include Federal-Mogul’s exclusive Dynamic Noise Absorption technology – integrated into the pad to target and absorb vibration at the point of contact for quieter braking – and thermal-sensitive properties that adapt to the wide range of temperatures encountered during everyday driving conditions to help ensure superior stopping performance, according to the company.
 
ThermoQuiet CeramicNXT and ThermoQuiet semi-metallic brake pads utilize Federal-Mogul’s award-winning Integrally Molded Insulator one-piece brake pad design and Laser-Shaped Friction technology.
 
For additional information regarding Wagner ThermoQuiet brake pads, contact your Wagner Brake supplier or visit www.TQBrakePads.com. To identify the right Wagner product for any application, log on to Federal-Mogul’s convenient www.Fme-Cat.com electronic catalog.