Available exclusively from NAPA Auto Parts, Adaptive One Disc
Brake Pads feature two ceramic formulations in one pad set. The inner pad is
specially formulated for optimal stopping performance, while the outer pad
eliminates noise and dust. This combination of two ceramic formulas helps the
pads consistently adapt to a variety of braking conditions, including wide
temperature variations, says the company.
“Contrary to
popular opinion, brake pads are not a
commodity, and people don’t have to choose between lower noise or dusting and
stopping performance,” says Mike Gaffney, vice president, sales & marketing, NAPA Rayloc. “Adaptive One even adapts to individual driving styles
– aggressive or conservative – resulting in a smooth pedal feel.”
Adaptive One Reduces Customer Come-Backs
"As the
aftermarket industry’s highest-quality brake pads, Adaptive One exceeds
customers’ expectations, from the time they drive away from the installer until
the end of the pads’ service life,” Gaffney says. “We’ve done extensive testing
on the product and have virtually no noise complaints. Feedback about Adaptive
One from brake installers also has been extremely positive, which is reflected
in the fact that Adaptive One has become the fastest-growing premium brake
product in North America."
According to the company, Adaptive One
helps installers exceed customer expectations by providing:
• Increased
brake performance: New enhanced formulations improve stopping distances by 20
percent on average.
• No
noise: Adaptive One has the most complete noise reduction system of any brake
brand. Its exclusive advanced noise reduction system provides smooth, quiet
stopping, even under extreme braking temperatures. In independent testing,
noise was reduced by 44 percent.
• Cleaner
wheels: Its ceramic formula minimizes dust.
• Consistent
pedal feel: The dual formula creates a consistent pedal feel for safe, smooth
stopping.
• Long
life: Advanced formulas minimize brake pad and rotor wear, resulting in a four
percent extended service life.
The Adaptive One Difference
“As the only
brake pads that use two different ceramic pad formulas, Adaptive One sets a new
standard in braking performance,” says Gaffney. “But there are other features
that help to make it the best brake pad on the market today.”
Advanced Shim Technology
Adaptive One
uses 100-percent mechanically attached shims, not loose shims, to maintain shim
position. The steel shims are coated with a high-lubricity polymer to dampen
noise and vibration. The coating also prevents rust and “sticking.”
Radial Tuned Slots and Chamfers
The radially
tuned slots used in Adaptive One eliminate the interference that gases and
debris can create between the rotor and friction material. They also reduce
vibrations and harmonics that can occur if no slot or the incorrect slot
geometry is used where brake pads contact the rotor.
The chamfers
also promote smooth contact with the rotor, thus reducing vibration and noise.
Mechanical Friction Attachment System
Adaptive One’s
mechanical friction attachment system (where applicable) provides greater shear
strength and plate stiffness than other aftermarket brake pads. They eliminate
de-lamination, edge lift and corrosion, thus reducing vibration and noise and
improving feel.
Rubber-Coated Hardware
With Adaptive
One, installers do not have to reuse old hardware that may be bent, worn or
damaged in some way. The rubber-coated, nickel-zinc hardware provided (as
needed) restores the bracket assembly to its original condition. The
rubber-coated side dampens in-plane noise and vibration, while the
corrosion-resistant uncoated side provides a smooth sliding surface for the
pads.
