The electric battery with high technology ID.3 is one of the great differentials of the new VW. Its weight and design were developed to be lighter, more compact and ecological. The vehicle’s drum brakes, although not necessarily associated with high technology, contribute positively to environmental protection and sustainability, which is, after all, the main objective of ID.3.
Compared to disc brakes, drum brakes have a largely closed system, which means that considerably less brake dust escapes directly into the atmosphere. In addition, the brake friction products supplied by TMD Friction also meet the latest environmental standards in terms of copper content.
Environmental protection is one thing – brake performance another. Although disc brakes can be more powerful, the combination with electric drive, which uses recovery for a large proportion of braking performance, means that this degree of power is no longer needed. In addition to their function as driving brakes, drum brakes also serve as a parking brake, thus making it a better option than disc brakes and therefore the ideal solution for the rear of the ID.3.
If the vehicle needs to fully brake, ID.3 technology will benefit from its technical layout, as will its successful family member, the Beetle, with rear-wheel drive. In this system there is a higher load at the rear, which transfers more braking force to the road. The brake linings, made by TMD, are specifically designed for this drive configuration and offer exactly the performance and comfort characteristics required.
“TMD’s brake linings generally do not overheat with individual braking maneuvers, this is more likely to happen with sustained braking, such as when driving the vehicle downhill, or with repeated braking, “says Vincenzo Di Caro, senior manager of the TMD Friction Vehicle Program. “But the additional recovery support in electric vehicles considerably reduces the thermal loads generated by this type of braking”, continues Di Caro.
About the TMD Friction Group
TMD Friction, a group of Nisshinbo Holdings Inc., is a global leader in the manufacture of brake pads for the automotive industry. It also manufactures disc brake pads and drum brake linings for applications in various types of vehicles. Its product portfolio also includes sports brake pads, as well as friction materials for this segment. TMD Friction serves the global spare parts market through the brands Textar, Nisshinbo, Mintex, Don, Pagid and Cobreq, in addition to developing and producing friction coatings for the industry under the Cosid brands. The TMD Friction Group has four manufacturing plants in Germany, in addition to other units in Europe, the USA, Brazil, Mexico, China, Japan and South Africa. The group has more than 5,000 employees worldwide. For more information access www.tmdfriction.com.
