Automotive Aftermarket Brake Friction Parts - Global Strategic Business Report 2015

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Mar 04, 2015, 06:29 ET

DUBLIN, Mar. 04, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --Research and Markets

(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/w7tppk/automotive) has announced the addition of the "Automotive Aftermarket Brake Friction Parts - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering.

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Automotive Aftermarket Brake Friction Parts in US$ Million by the following Product Segments: Brake Pads, and Brake Shoes. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World.

Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2013 through 2020. Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

The report profiles 131 companies including many key and niche players such as:

- ABS Friction Inc.
- Advics Co. Ltd.
- Akebono Brake Industry Co. Ltd.
- Continental AG
- Delphi Automotive PLC

Key Topics Covered:

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Brake Friction Parts
A Rudimentary Overview
Aftermarket
A Key Revenue Contributor to Brake Friction Parts Market
Impact of Economic Upheavals in the Recent Past: A Retrospective Review
2007-2009 World Economic Recession Forces Temporary Slowdown in Sales
Market Stages Quick Recovery in Growth Momentum in 2010
Growth in the Market Once Again Tested Between 2012 & 2013: A Recent Past Perspective
Eurozone' Debt Crisis Tempers Economic Activity in the Region in 2012 & 2013, Drags Down Demand for Automotive Aftermarket Brake Friction Parts
US GDP Slips Once Again in 2013, Slows Down Demand for Automotive Aftermarket Brake Friction Parts
Years 2012 & 2013: Uneven Growth Seen in Emerging Markets As Structural Slowdown Becomes the New Normal
Encouraging Growth in 2014 & Cautiously Optimistic Global Economic Outlook to Help Drive Steady Gains in Brake Friction Parts Market
US Market in 2014 & Beyond: Mostly Positive Outlook Sprinkled With Yet Lingering Fears
Developing Countries Continue to be Growth Engines
Non-BRIC Emerging Markets to Supplement Declining Growth in BRICs in the Coming Decade
Outlook

2. MARKET TRENDS, GROWTH DRIVERS & ISSUES

Large Global Base of Vehicle Fleet Offers Potential for Replacements
Rising Average Vehicle Life Drive Demand for Aftermarket Brake Friction Parts
Opportunity Indicators
Outsourcing
A Key Manufacturer Cost Rationalization Strategy
Asian Countries Gaining Importance for Outsourced Production of Brake Friction Products
Remanufactured Brake Friction Parts Grow in Prominence
Remanufacturing with Secondary Material, New Production with Secondary Material, Remanufacturing with Primary Material and New Production with Primary Material (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Remanufacturing and New Product Manufacturing (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Remanufacturing and New Product Manufacturing (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Disc Brakes to Rise Above Drum Brakes Over the Next Few Years
Augurs Well for Brake Pads Market
Manufacturers to Focus on Technology Developments to Produce High-Quality Products
Growing Integration of Electronic Assistance with Disc & Drum Brakes
Sealed Brakes: The Future of Wet Friction Brakes
Manufacturers Focus on Customized Brake Pads
Product Material Sees Drastic Changes Over the Years
Auto Industry's Focus On Fuel Efficient & Low Emission Vehicles Drive Demand for Light-Weight & Non-Toxic Material for Brake Friction Parts
Regulatory Guidelines too Dictate Choice of Material Used for Production of Brake Friction Products
Ceramic Brake Pads Continues to Grow in Prominence
Manufacturers Disguise Organic Brake Pads as Ceramic Variants
Semi-Metallic Brake Market Pads Holds Ground
Carbon-Carbon Composite to Gain Popularity for Reinforced Automobile Brake Friction parts
Asbestos: The Iconic Friction Material on Verge of Complete Phase Out
Key Challenges
Durable Original Equipment Products Hamper Growth
Extended Vehicle Warranties: A Challenge to Reckon With
Customers' Casual Attitude Towards Replacement of Parts
Eddy Current Brake Systems
An Emerging Challenge?
Counterfeit Parts: A Growing Concern for OEMs
Competitive Scenario
Manufacturers in Emerging Markets Intensify Competition
Private Label Brands Establish a Stronghold on the Aftermarket
Efficient Customer Service
A Key Competitive Variable
Internet Retailing
A Major Growth Avenue

3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Friction and Friction Products
How does a Brake Function?
Friction and Braking
Brake Failure
Brake System
Disc Brakes
Components of a Disc Brake System
Brake Pad: The Friction Component of a Disc Brake System
Factors Affecting the Demand for Brake Pads Aftermarket
Technological Trends in the Development of Disc Brakes
Drum Brakes
Alternative braking Systems
Power Brakes
Hand Brakes
Hydraulic Brakes
Brake Friction Products
Semi-Metallic Brake Pads
Non-asbestos Organic (NAO) Brake Pads
Low-Metallic NAO Brake Pads
Ceramic Brake Pads
Akebono's Superior Ceramic Technology
NAO Ceramic Brake Friction Material: An Overview
Major Brake Friction Material Advantages and Disadvantages
Ceramic, Semi-metallic, Metallic and Non-asbestos Organic ( NAO) Material

4. FRICTION MATERIAL

Dry Friction Material
Classification of Friction Materials
Reinforcing Fibers
Glass
Metallic
Aramid
Potassium Titanate (A Type of Ceramic Material)
Sepiolite
Ceramic
Binders
Phenolic Resins
COPNA (Condensed Polynuclear Aromatic) Resins
Silicon Modified Resins
Cyanate Ester Resins
Epoxy-modified Phenolic Resins
Thermoplastic Polyimide Resins
Major Binders and their Advantages & Disadvantages: Silicon-Modified Phenolic Resin, Epoxy-Modified Phenolic Resin, Phenolic Resin, COPNA Resin, Thermoplastic Polyimide Resin, and Cyanate Ester Resin
Fillers
Inorganic Fillers
Barium sulphate:
Calcium carbonate:
Mica:
Vermiculite:
Molybdenum trioxide:
Organic Fillers
Friction Additives
Lubricants (Graphite, Metal Sulphides)
Graphite
Metal Sulphides
Abrasives (Metal oxides/silicates)
Wet Friction Materials
Paper Type
Sintered Type
Fabric Type