12/07/2009

Vehicle-specific engineering eliminates need to choose from a variety of grades.

Allentown, PA (November 2009) - Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket, a leading aftermarket supplier of OE-engineered aftermarket products, has engineered its line of ATE PremiumOne Disc Brake Pads to be application-matched to meet each vehicle’s specific requirements. For every application, the friction materials, pad design and hardware are designed to deliver the exact braking characteristics the automaker intended. Instead of having to choose from a variety of grades and options, PremiumOne customers receive pad performance as specified by the original vehicle manufacturer, every time.

In addition to providing OE performance, ATE PremiumOne Disc Brake Pads are designed to provide exact OE fit for fast, easy installations. Pads are designed with shims, slots and chamfered edges in order to match OE pad performance and reduce noise. For a complete installation, all pads come with applicable accessories such as clips, anti-noise shims, wear sensors and electrical connectors.

Compared with ‘generic’ replacement pads, ATE PremiumOne Disc Brake Pads provide reduced wheel dusting and extended pad life. The pads’ sound deadening under-layer design helps to reduce NVH for smooth, quiet operation.

ATE is an aftermarket brand of Continental Corporation, one of the world's leading brake system manufacturers and suppliers. From the introduction of the first hydraulic brake system in 1926 to the development of the first antilock braking system prototype in 1967, the ATE brand has a rich history of innovation and experience.

ATE offers a comprehensive line of premium brake system replacement parts, hydraulics, and service products for popular import, Asian and domestic applications.