Fabio Merighi, diretor de vendas e marketing América do Sul da Cobreq Freios, acredita que nos dias atuais uma inovação não significa revolucionar totalmente o setor, mas sim levar a realidade de cada um para o ambiente corporativo.

Cobreq, from TMD Friction, is the brand of brake pads most remembered and purchased by professionals in the mechanical field. The company stood out in a survey conducted by Ibope, commissioned by the magazine O Mecânico, with 1020 repairmen from all regions of the country.

The period of social isolation has changed the routine of consumers who are increasingly looking for delivery services, such as those offered by restaurants and pharmacies. Essential so that families do not have to leave home, professional motorcyclists move the streets and avenues from one point to another in the cities to carry out home deliveries. The motorbike, the main work tool for delivery personnel, has been used more frequently and, therefore, requires greater attention to ensure its smooth operation and safety on the way. The system of brakes, clutch and tires are items that require care.

With safety priority in the development of friction materials, Cobreq, one of the TMD Friction group’s brands, invests in technology and greener solutions to produce NABK brake linings. Indicated for heavy line, the parts present excellent braking at high temperatures, with low wear and great mechanical resistance.

With an extensive portfolio of motorcycle brake pads, Cobreq, one of the TMD Friction group’s brands, offers the Street line to the market, developed with robust friction material to ensure performance, safety and high durability, meeting the most adverse conditions of shooting. Another differential is in its ecological composition, free of heavy metals and other substances harmful to the environment.

During the period of social distance it is possible to see a reduction in the number of cars on the streets. Standing in garages or parking lots, vehicles may suffer from lack of use. Some items, such as car brakes, tires and batteries, require care. Follow tips from DPaschoal, the largest automotive center in the country, and Cobreq, a TMD Friction brand, the largest brake pad manufacturer in the world.

The road system is the main means used for the transportation of sugar cane, with a large flow of long and heavy trucks traveling from the harvest areas to the plants. During the harvest period, in addition to redoubling attention to driving, truck drivers and fleet owners should pay attention to vehicle maintenance to avoid road accidents and extra costs. The equipment that makes up the braking system is among the main items that need to be evaluated, such as brake linings, which must be of quality and in good condition.

Students from engineering courses in the country are preparing to participate in the 26th Baja SAE BRASIL Competition – National Stage, which takes place between March 11th to 15th, at the São José dos Campos Technological Park (SP). This year, the Unicamp Baja SAE team, which represents the State University of Campinas, has the support of TMD Friction, a global leader in friction materials technology, owner of the Cobreq brand.