Aftermarket Brake Materials Guidelines Unveiled.(Brief Article)

The Brake Manufacturers Council (BMC) unveiled its new test procedure and industry guideline recommendations for automotive aftermarket brake materials, at a recent news. "BEEP (Brake Effectiveness Evaluation Procedure) is the culmination of a decade-long effort by BMC with the guideline objective that aftermarket brake materials meet the same performance levels as those required for new vehicles," said BMC Chairman Peter Morse, president, Morse Automotive, Chicago, Ill.

BEEP correlates dynamometer brake testing to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) regulations -- Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) vehicle performance tests. "BEEP program details will be presented to NHTSA and other government agencies to show the industry's commitment to this proactive initiative and BEEP's value," said Morse. "The BMC is encouraging voluntary compliance and adoption by the industry."

BEEP is BMC's initiative to provide a widely accepted protocol to interpret FMVSS requirements into recommendations for aftermarket brake performance, Morse said.

The Council appointed the Friction Materials Committee (FMC) to develop a test procedure and performance recommendations to address aftermarket brake material quality. FMC members include Dana Corp., Federal-Mogul, Fritec, Honeywell, Morse Automotive and Performance Friction.

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