ZF Aftermarket Invests in Brake Dust Testing to Meet Euro 7 Standards
ZF Aftermarket has invested in an in-house brake emissions dynamometer in Spain to ensure its TRW brake parts comply with the upcoming Euro 7 standard, which regulates brake dust for the first time.
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What Happened
ZF Aftermarket has invested in a new brake emissions dynamometer at its friction competence center in Spain. The facility, called the dustIN (Dust Investigator), is designed to test brake pads and discs under Euro 7-relevant conditions. This investment positions ZF to provide compliant aftermarket parts as the regulation expands to include non-exhaust emissions like brake dust.
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The new dustIN brings ZF Aftermarket's total to 31 dynamometers for testing braking components.
- Development of next-generation friction materials and brake discs
- Creation of future-ready aftermarket product portfolios
The dustIN platform, built in-house with technology partner AIP, can perform all major brake emission test cycles while simulating real driving conditions. ZF is actively participating in regulatory forums like the Particle Measurement Programme (PMP) and CLEPA to help shape future standards. The company aims to absorb regulatory complexity for its customers and deliver industry-ready solutions.
Why this matters
Euro 7 extends emissions regulation to brake dust, affecting replacement parts as well as new cars. ZF's investment ensures that aftermarket brakes are tested and ready, helping workshops and distributors stay compliant without delays.
Terms in This Story
- Euro 7
- The next European vehicle emissions standard that will, for the first time, limit brake dust particles.
- Aftermarket
- The market for vehicle replacement parts and accessories after the original sale.
- Brake dust
- Fine particles released from brake pads and discs during braking, now regulated by Euro 7.
- Dynamometer
- A test device used to measure torque, power, or emissions; here, it simulates braking to measure particle emissions.
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