Tuoba – Heavy-Duty Brake Pad & Lining Expert Since 2006
Automated brake pad molding and bonding process in heavy-duty brake pad manufacturing production line

Tuoba Brake Pad Manufacturing Process

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Raw Materials

1.Inspect and accept raw materials used for friction material production, including critical brake pad raw materials such as fibers, fillers, and resins that determine friction stability and wear resistance.

Industrial brake pad raw materials for commercial vehicle braking applications


2.Mix dozens of raw materials to produce the friction material compound.

Brake pad friction material mixing process in manufacturing production

Backing Plate

1.Inspect and accept the backing plates used for bonding the friction material.

Brake pad backing plate inspection before friction material bonding process

2.Clean the backing plates and apply adhesive coating.

Brake pad backing plate surface treatment in manufacturing production line

Brake Pad Production

1.Mold the friction material into brake pad shape.

Brake pad friction material molding process in automated production line

2.Bond the friction material to the backing plate using heat and pressure.

Heavy-duty brake pad with bonded friction material and backing plate

3.Create slots and chamfers.

Chamfered brake pad edge and slot structure in commercial brake system

4.Apply powder coating to the brake pads and heat it until it melts.

Powder coating material used for brake pad surface treatment and corrosion protection

5.Polish and stamp the brake pads, then inspect for defects.

Commercial brake pads prepared for final defect inspection and quality control

6.Burn (scorch) the friction surface of the brake pads.

Brake pad friction surface scorching process in commercial brake pad production

7.Install the wear sensor onto the brake pad.

Brake pad wear sensor installation process in automated production line

8.Package the brake pads as a set.

Commercial brake pad packaging line in brake pad manufacturing factory

9.Conduct random sampling inspection for each batch.

Random sampling inspection of brake pads during batch quality control process

10.Ship only products that have passed inspection.

Approved brake pad products being loaded for shipment after final quality inspection
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Robert

Chief Executive Officer

I’m Robert, the founder and CEO of TUOBA. We are a family-run professional brake system components manufacturer based in China, with 19 years of experience in production and sales. We have established long-term and stable partnerships with over 110 brand customers across more than 50 countries. Through this article, I hope to share some professional insights and knowledge about brake components with you.

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