METRES AHEAD OF THE COMPETITION

In recent tests conducted on a Ford C-MAX at the MIRA proving ground, SILATEX once again proved its mettle. The tests were carried out according to Regulation R90 requirements – at a speed of 160 km/h (80% of the maximum vehicle speed), and at 80 km/h. In both tests SILATEX significantly beat the stopping distance of major Aftermarket competitors.

At high speeds, or highway driving, brake performance plays a major role in both vehicle and driver safety. Stopping in time allows you to avoid dangerous road accidents, and the distance required to bring the vehicle to a complete halt can make the difference between life and death. At 160 km/h the best-performing competitor stopped 4 metres further away than the SILATEX equipped car. 4 metres doesn't sound like a long way, but in fact it's the full length of the average sedan on the road today. It can mean complete avoidance of a serious road accident. And compare SILATEX to the worst competitor tested – we stop you 22 metres quicker!

In urban driving, with the stop-start traffic everyone confronts on a daily basis, the ability to stop quickly and effectively from slower speeds is just as important as at high speeds. At 80 km/h, SILATEX stops ahead of the competition again. Between 2 to 4 metres is the difference achieve when using SILATEX brake pads as opposed to competitor brakes.

For the ultimate in safety, brake performance and stopping power, choose SILATEX OE-quality brake pads.

 

Safety - Although this test uses speeds of 160 km/h, in the interests of your safety, SILATEX advocates complete adherence to the legal driving speeds in each country.  SILATEX - PREMIER  COMPETITOR 1  COMPETITOR 2  COMPETITOR 3  COMPETITOR 4

Test Parameters This test was carried out according to Regulation R90 homologation procedures by Federal-Mogul engineers at the MIRA proving ground independent test facility. Performed as part of the homologation requirements for a replacement brake pad, Regulation R90. Vehicle is braked from 80% of the maximum speed of the vehicle (in this case 160 km/h for Ford C-MAX). Vehicle is in a fully laden condition, at Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). The stops are carried out using front and rear brakes, with the engine in gear. The axle which is not being tested (in this case the rear) is fitted with OES pads and rotors, in the fully bedded condition.