When a new brake pad manufacturer prepares a product line, the purchasing team usually starts with friction material and pad references. However, production stability also depends on matched brake pad accessories: the correct steel backing plate, suitable anti-noise shim, complete fitting kit and the right tooling route for new models.
Fuxin Brake / FuXinbrake, the public brand of Hangzhou Fuxin Auto Parts Co., Ltd., is positioned as a one-stop brake component supplier for overseas brake pad manufacturers, friction material factories, importers and distributors. The supply scope covers brake backing plates, brake pad shims, truck and bus hardware kits and tooling/dies.
1. Start with the target pad program, not only a single component
For a new brake pad factory, the best first RFQ is organized by pad program. List the vehicles, markets, reference numbers and planned production stage. This helps the supplier check whether the backing plate, shim and kit content should be quoted together or separated into different stages.
- Passenger car programs: usually need backing plates and anti-noise shims, plus selected hardware or clip kits.
- Truck, bus and trailer programs: often need heavier fitting kits with springs, clips, pins, guide plates and related accessories.
- New or regional models: may require drawings, physical samples or tooling review before sample production.
2. RFQ checklist by accessory category
| Accessory category | What to send | What Fuxin Brake checks |
|---|---|---|
| Brake backing plates / steel backs | FMSI, WVA, OE, GDB/FDB reference, drawing, marked sample photos, key dimensions, quantity and target market. | Existing model coverage, around 10 million pcs backing plate inventory, thickness/geometry confirmation and tooling route if a new model is needed. |
| Brake pad shims / NVH shims | Shim photo, backing plate reference, drawing, material structure requirement, adhesive layer requirement and packing method. | Shim outline matching, anti-noise structure, adhesive-backed or coated option, and new shim tooling if required. |
| Hardware kits / fitting kits | Kit content photo, WVA/OE reference, caliper family, component list, sample, application and quantity. | Springs, clips, pins, guide plates, bolts and related fitting components for passenger, truck, bus or trailer programs. |
| Tooling / dies | 2D drawing, CAD file if available, physical sample, annual volume estimate, tolerance notes and expected sample timing. | In-house tooling center review for mold processing, development and modification for backing plates, molds or related brake component tooling. |
3. How to avoid mismatched components
Mismatches happen when one team orders backing plates, another team orders shims, and a distributor separately requests hardware kits without checking the same pad reference. To reduce this risk, send a combined RFQ package with clear reference numbers, photos and application notes.
If several similar pad shapes exist, mark the critical differences: hole position, slot shape, ears, sensor positions, shim outline, retaining-pin location and kit content. For commercial vehicle programs, kit photos are especially important because similar WVA references can use different accessories in different markets.
4. Material and surface-treatment wording for backing plates
For steel backing plates, material and surface treatment should follow the buyer’s drawing, sample, bonding process and agreed specification. Default material or default surface-treatment options can be discussed when the buyer has no special requirement, but they should not be treated as the main selling point.
5. Recommended first message to a supplier
- “We are preparing brake pad programs for the attached FMSI/WVA/OE references.”
- “Please check backing plates, matching shims and hardware kits where available.”
- “For missing or modified models, please advise whether new tooling is required.”
- “Attached are drawings/photos/samples with key dimensions and target quantities.”
- “Please quote sample lead time, MOQ, packing method and the best RFQ route.”
FAQ
Is Fuxin Brake only a backing plate supplier?
No. Fuxin Brake is positioned as a one-stop brake component supplier covering brake backing plates, brake pad shims, hardware kits and tooling/dies for brake pad manufacturing and aftermarket sourcing programs.
Can small or emerging brake pad manufacturers send incomplete information?
Yes. Buyers can start with reference numbers and photos, then add drawings, samples and dimensions as the project becomes clearer. The more details provided, the faster the supplier can check inventory or tooling needs.
How do buyers contact Fuxin Brake for a starter RFQ?
Use the RFQ page, email sales@fuxinbrake.com, WhatsApp +44 7593 791012 or WeChat hibo888. Send references, drawings, sample photos, quantity, target market and packing details for checking.
Need a brake pad accessories RFQ package checked?
Send your model references, drawings, sample photos, shim or kit content photos, quantity and target market. Fuxin Brake will check suitable backing plates, shims, hardware kits and tooling route for your brake pad program.
Open RFQ inquiry page