09/10/2008 ATE again demonstrates its innovative capacity with a large assortment of new coated brake discs for the aftermarket. The brake discs feature a host of advantages – for example, outstanding braking power, great looks and lasting corrosion resistance.

With the coated brake discs ATE takes on the highest quality requirements and meets them in a new look which is lastingly rust-free besides. Christoph Stegemann, head of Product Management Brakes, points out the advantages: "Our alloyed high-carbon discs feature numerous good qualities – they prevent brake judder and noises, for example. As system supplier with OE competence, ATE also offers the aftermarket perfect solutions, with smallest tolerances, not exceeding 30 µm for lateral runout and 10 µm for thickness variation." ATE, a Continental brand with over 100 years of experience in brake manufacture, once again sets the standard for quality, innovative power and system know-how with the coated brake discs. In addition, the OEM innovation impresses aftermarket customers with its strong visual impact. "Since the sophisticated coating goes hand in hand with an attractive design, the new brake discs also create powerful highlights – for example in combination with matching alloy wheels", says Stegemann.

So after the automakers, ATE, which currently has the largest range of coated brake discs, now also will supply the aftermarket with OEM quality. By the end of 2008 some 500 different brake discs should be available.

Already balanced and with identical part numbers – ATE minimizes the effort required by shops

The fact that ATE brake discs are already balanced and most are supplied with fastening screws additionally will conduce to the success of the coated brake discs in the aftermarket – as will the fact that shops do not have to expend a lot of effort to change their internal systems, because coated and uncoated brake discs have the same part numbers.

Highly up-to-date technologies and highest quality standards are typical of ATE branded products. The discs are made of a high-tech alloyed material which ensures optimum friction characteristics. Stegemann: "Our alloyed materials, considered the best in the market, and a thoroughly quality-minded production process help ensure best brake performance right from the start."

ATE's great production quality also ensures, for example, that thickness variation tolerances are minimal, not exceeding 10 µm. Moreover, the coating consists of an environmentally compatible material. The coated area of the brake disc remain protected against corrosion after installation too. Stegemann: "This not only makes for safety, but excellent looks too."