Why does the ATE Brake Pad line include over 150 different pad compounds?

The ATE Brake Pad line includes this huge range of pad compound formulations so that brake pad friction materials can precisely match the OE pad’s specifications.This helps ensure that braking performance is the same as when the vehicle left the factory.
Many aftermarket brake manufacturers traditionally offered three pad formulations: good, better, and best… and some still do. But ATE engineers believe that every year, make, and model deserves the ideal brake pad. With over 150 different pad compounds, the ATE line has exactly the right pad for every vehicle.

Broad application coverage

The ATE Brake Pad line includes 293 part numbers with application coverage for over 104 million vehicles in operation.

Built to OEM standards

ATE is the premium brake brand of AUMOVIO, a global supplier of brake systems to OEMs. We use the same strict standards for quality, precision, and performance in our aftermarket pads and rotors as we do for the braking systems we manufacture for OEMs.

Quiet, reliable operation

All ATE Brake Pads feature underlayers and noise-damping sheets to minimize noise during braking.