Top Brake Friction Products Companies

The brake friction products market is predicted to grow from USD 13.32 billion in 2025 to USD 15.52 billion by 2032 at a CAGR of 2.2%. Demand for brake friction products is expected to be driven by the growing vehicle production and the rising demand for disc brakes in passenger cars. The increasing adoption of electric vehicles and advancements in brake friction product technology to improve vehicle performance and efficiency are also expected to drive the brake friction products market significantly. Further, the growing use of lightweight components has increased the demand for high-quality brake friction products and materials used for friction.

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Key players dominating the brake friction products market include Aisin Corporation (Japan), ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Germany), Brembo (Italy), Nisshinbo Holdings Inc. (Japan), and Tenneco Inc. (US). These industry leaders develop innovative products, implement expansion strategies, and foster collaborations, partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions to establish a strong foothold in the dynamically growing brake friction products market. Organic and inorganic strategies have helped the market players expand globally by providing advanced brake friction product solutions.

Robert Bosch GmbH is one of the largest automotive suppliers in the world. The company provides brake friction products for the automotive industry under the mobility solutions division. The company is actively developing new products for the braking system used in the automotive sector. For instance, the company created a Braking Control Pad system in September 2024. Bosch made this strategy due to the increasing market for electric vehicles (EVs) by offering more efficient braking systems that are compatible with regenerative braking, improving energy recovery and vehicle range. Moreover, Bosch has strategically expanded its presence in emerging markets like China and India, where the demand for reliable braking systems, particularly for increase in demand for affordable EVs.

Aisin Corporation’s subsidiary company, “ADVICS CO., LTD,” holds the core competency in brake friction products such as brake pads, disc brake rotors, shims, hydraulics & brake calipers. Aisin Corporation formulated its 2025 Medium-term Management Plan in September 2023, where the company is aiming to achieve sales orders of USD 39.00–42.50 billion by 2030 due to an increase in sales of BEV and its sub-products, such as safe & comfortable entry and braking systems. Aisin is also actively collaborating with other key players to increase the demand for automotive brake systems due to the rise in demand for BEV and HEV in the APAC region. For instance, the company had a joint venture with Brakes India (India) to develop advanced braking products tailored to India’s growing light vehicle market. This collaboration focuses on integrating global technology and local manufacturing capabilities to enhance product offerings like Electronic Stability Control (ESC) systems, which are essential for modern vehicles.

ZF Friedrichshafen AG is a global leader in driveline and chassis technology. The company offers brake friction products under the car chassis technology business segment. The increasing demand for EVs has created opportunities for ZF, where the company is developing specialized brake friction products that cater to the unique requirements of electric mobility. For instance, in September 2024, ZF Friedrichshafen AG launched the OnGuardMAX ADAS and the mBSP XBS modular brake platform for the European commercial vehicle (CV) market. These technologies were designed to enhance safety, automation, and regulatory compliance in the CV sector.

Brembo S.p.A is one of the key players in the brake friction products market. The company develops brakes for all premium OEM brands, such as Ferrari (Italy), Audi (Germany), Porsche (Germany), BMW (Germany), and Mercedes-Benz (Germany), as well as for racing and motorcycles. The company offers solutions for all vehicle types, from motorcycles to racing cars. Its car and commercial vehicle applications include brake discs, calipers, side-wheel modules, complete braking systems, and integrated engineering services. The company is focused on developing automotive brakes with sustainable materials to reduce the environmental impact. Brembo Greenance line brake product consists of brake discs & pads made of sustainable material.

Market Ranking

The brake friction products market is highly competitive, with five leading players collectively holding 70–75% of the total market share. Aisin Corporation stands out in the industry with its advanced brake friction products and partnerships with other players, while ZF maintains a strong position due to its expertise in commercial vehicle brakes and aftermarket products. Tenneco has a significant market presence by focusing on brake pads and emission-reduction brake friction products. Brembo S.P.A. and Nisshinbo Brake Inc. have solidified their positions by offering high-performance brake friction products for all types of vehicles and sustaining their market presence in all regions.

As vehicle production and sales increase with demand for brake friction products in the aftermarket, current vendors are enhancing their brake friction products to meet evolving vehicle braking system’s needs. The remaining 25–30% of the market is shared among other regional and emerging vendors, contributing to extensive fragmentation and offering opportunities for smaller players to establish a footprint. Market competition is driven by innovations in brake friction products, increasing regulatory compliance requirements, and growing demand for brake friction products in the aftermarket.

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