Brembo Launches Severe Duty Brake Pads

Brembo unveiled its new line of XTRA Ceramic Severe Duty Brake Pads at AAPEX. Brembo Severe Duty, available early 2026 in the United States, Canada and Mexico, is an ideal solution for pickup trucks, SUVs, commercial vehicles and police vehicles facing extreme environments and demanding driving conditions, the company noted.

The new Severe Duty will launch with 52 part numbers, covering trucks, vans and SUVs from most automakers. Key applications include Ford F-150 & Super Duty, Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, Ram 1500 & Ram HD, Nissan Titan, Toyota Tundra, Chevrolet Tahoe & Suburban, GMC Yukon, Ford Expedition, Jeep Wrangler, Ford Explorer & Taurus Police Interceptor, Mercedes Sprinter, Ford Transit and Chevrolet Express. 

The pads use a copper-free ceramic compound for safe, consistent braking performance. Brembo subjected the new Severe Duty Pads to several SAE-certified instrumented tests to validate performance¹. When compared to the equivalent OE pad, Brembo Severe Duty displayed: 

• 18% better stopping performance;
• 10% improvement in fade resistance;
• 33% noise reduction in noise; and
• 13% improvement in wear resistance.

“Brembo Severe Duty is the perfect solution for customers that demand ‘XTRA’ braking solutions that can withstand the toughest driving and environmental conditions,” said Greg Tackett, vice president aftermarket Americas. “Whether you’re a police officer in the line of duty or towing through extreme conditions regularly, Brembo’s renown global quality and unparalleled performance has now changed the game in the popular Severe Duty category.”

For fleet applications, Brembo Severe Duty can help police fleets or commercial vehicles with enhanced safety and durability in heavy brake use. Severe Duty is also a great solution for SUV or truck drivers who tow regularly, delivering reduced fade and greater safety. The ceramic compound also delivers quiet, vibration free comfort with low dust output. 

Brembo Severe Duty joins the XTRA product line, which is for drivers seeking a solution with enhanced performance and design. Severe Duty pads will feature a silver backing plate and Brembored shim.