RDA has a range of brake pads, shoes, rotors and drums which let you save significant effort with their time and environmental savings. They are available through NAPA and accredited resellers. You not only save time sourcing parts, as where required brake sensors come in the box, but the non-oil coating also means there is no need to pre-clean the rotors and drums when fitting.
RDA offer a three-tier range of pads to suit different vehicle uses and driving styles, plus one of the largest range of rotors available locally, providing 90 percent coverage of the New Zealand car parc. The rotors have a 12 month, 30,000km warranty and the drums 12 months, 20,000km. The brake pads are now using a third-generation compound to ensure equivalence with OE technology and composition and have an 18-month, 30,000km warranty, all RDA pads are Copper Free.
The three brake pad tiers are:
• GP MAX utilises the latest low metallic technology and composition for everyday general driving – responsive pedal from cold to 450°c.
• Phantom utilises the latest ceramic fibre technology and composition for low dust and quiet operation – responsive pedal from cold to 550°c.
• Extreme heavy-duty composition for towing, 4WD and light commercial applications – content-responsive pedal from cold to 600°c.
• RDA anti-rust coating – save time and money when installing.
All RDA Disc Brake rotors and Brake drums are finished with a Generation 3 Matt black anti-rust coating which increases surface rust resistance on non-braking areas. Not only does this corrosion resistant coating provide exceptional protection long after fitting, but it also saves time and money during fitment. This corrosion resistant coating means the rotor is not coated in the typical thin oil that requires removal using an additional brake cleaning product. RDA rotors are ready to be fitted straight out of the box.
Brake wear sensors included (where OE)
It’s becoming more common for modern vehicles to come equipped with brake wear sensors, meaning there is one more thing to consider when doing a brake job. RDA takes the hassle out of changing brake pads with brake wear sensors supplied in the box (where OE) so you have exactly what you need to complete the job at no extra cost, saving you time and money.
Copper-free – why is it important?
Every time you press the brake pedal, a small amount of copper is deposited onto the road. When it rains, this is washed into nearby streams and rivers. With millions of drivers using their brakes day in, day out, it is estimated that brake pads account for up to half of the copper entering water systems in urban areas. And with copper known to be very toxic to aquatic life, this can cause significant damage to the environment. There are laws overseas to reduce copper content to 0.5 percent by 2025, at 0.5 percent copper these brakes are considered copper-free. Whilst these laws are not effective in New Zealand, workshops could do their bit by suggesting clients use low copper or copper free brake pads, or even only offer these.
All RDA brake pads are copper free without compromising vehicle performance and safety, so that RDA customers get not only a new generation of environmentally friendly friction materials but a significant step-up in braking performance.
RDA are also pleased to announce they have now added pads and rotors for the TESLA MODEL 3 (5YJ3) EV AWD model to their range.
RDA products are available from NAPA Auto Parts.
www.napa.co.nz
