Carl Lester, braking global product line manager at Delphi, explains what the upcoming Euro 7 regulations mean for them and for you.
Delphi’s product development strategy is guided by three main drivers: Original Equipment advancements, regulatory demands, and customer needs. Market trends are shaped by these forces. Our role is to adapt and integrate these elements into aftermarket solutions that set new standards.
The upcoming Euro 7 regulations, which will measure and limit brake particle emissions, exemplify the evolving challenges. Euro 7 pushes us to not only meet but exceed these standards, driving cleaner and more efficient braking technologies.
Delphi actively engages with customers to gather feedback, ensuring that its products address real-world needs and expectations. This ongoing dialogue enables the company to remain agile and proactive in a competitive market.
Delphi maintains its reputation for quality by rigorously testing its aftermarket products to meet or surpass OE standards. This involves extensive in-house and third-party testing, from dynamometers to real-world vehicle trials.
Third-party validation is critical for ensuring fairness and accuracy. If an area for improvement is identified, we act swiftly to implement necessary changes, maintaining our commitment to excellence.
In the fast-paced world of vehicle technology, timing is everything. Wear begins as soon as a new vehicle hits the road, making the quick availability of high-quality replacement parts for workshops essential.
Speed to market is vital. In 2024 alone, Delphi introduced nearly 50 first-to-market braking products within six months. This efficiency reflects our team’s dynamic approach to development and certification.
One recent advancement is its approach to noise reduction, a growing concern with the rise of quieter electric vehicles. Noise is now the leading cause of brake product returns. To address this, we’ve updated our Global Technical Regulation to include high-quality shims on all brake pads, even if the OE doesn’t specify them. This enhances performance and customer satisfaction.
With Euro 7 on the horizon, Delphi has already taken steps to address the new emission standards. The company has conducted extensive third-party real-world testing to evaluate its current brake products and identify areas for improvement.
Euro 7 is a game-changer. Adapting to these changes ensures we remain at the forefront of the industry, delivering innovative and compliant solutions.
Delphi has a wealth of informative resources for technicians keen to stay up-to-date on the very latest vehicle technologies. Technicians wishing to find out more about the basics, including further details on regenerative braking systems, can visit Delphi’s Masters of Motion hub by scanning the QR code below.
