The Euro 7 directive, set to take effect by the end of 2026, is set to reshape the automotive industry’s approach to reducing brake dust emissions. As a customer’s trusted partner in brake technology, we at MILES are fully prepared for these changes with cutting-edge equipment and a commitment to innovation.
For the first time, brake dust is a key focus of the new Euro 7 standards, which aim to tackle non-exhaust emissions from road traffic, such as those generated by brake and tyre abrasion. While automotive advances, including the rise of electric vehicles, have reduced pollution from exhaust gases, urban air quality remains a concern, largely due to particulate emissions from braking systems. These particles, released during the friction of braking, contribute to environmental pollution and pose health risks.
To meet these new challenges, MILES has invested over one million dollars in state-of-the-art emissions testing equipment, ensuring that our products are ready to comply with the stringent Euro 7 limits. These new standards set particulate matter (PM10) emission limits of 3-11 mg per kilometer, depending on vehicle class. Our advanced testing capabilities allow us to rigorously evaluate our brake pads and discs, ensuring they not only meet but exceed these requirements.
MILES is proud to confirm that our latest range of braking products, including pads and discs, are Euro 7 norm-ready. This achievement is the result of extensive research and development into new friction materials and disc coatings designed to reduce dust emissions without compromising on performance. We are working closely with manufacturers to ensure seamless integration of these innovations into both original equipment and aftermarket solutions.
The Euro 7 transition period provides manufacturers and the aftermarket some additional time to adapt, but at MILES, we are already ahead of the curve. Our investment in emissions testing and our new equipment underline our commitment to cleaner, safer braking technology. MILES is at the forefront of developing solutions that comply with the upcoming standards while delivering the high-performance braking our customers expect.
With Euro 7 on the horizon, MILES is meticulously working towards a cleaner, more sustainable future for braking systems in the automotive industry.
