LAS VEGAS
– On the heels of launching an all-new high performance brake pad line designed
for today’s police and fleet vehicle owners, Honeywell Friction Materials has
announced that its Bendix POLICE brake pads have successfully completed the
California Emergency Vehicle Operation Center (EVOC) testing. The Bendix POLICE
brake pads were subjected to rigorous vehicle performance testing and earned a
passing grade result for both the 2013 Chevrolet Caprice (Pursuit) Police
vehicle and 2013 Dodge Charger (Pursuit) vehicle, the company reports.

The Bendix POLICE brake pads have completed the Declaration
of Conformity Brake Testing Program conducted by LINK Engineering, a premier
testing resource for the transportation industry. This demanding testing
protocol is an essential assessment of any high-performance disc pad used in
potential life threatening situations. This critical test is comprised of a
32-lap high-speed vehicle and brake evaluation. High speed braking, brake fade
and extreme performance were all factors included in the evaluation. The Bendix
POLICE product performed well in this real world testing environment, according
to Honeywell.

“We designed, engineered and tested the Bendix POLICE
line of brake pads to meet the demands of police fleets, and we are proud that
we have passed these extreme and challenging standards,” said Grif Jordan, product
marketing manager at Honeywell Friction Materials. “Not only is Honeywell committed to providing law enforcement
fleets with high-quality, high-performance brake pads, but we felt taking a
lead sponsorship role with the COPSWEST Summit was another significant
opportunity to highlight our commitment to the law enforcement community.”