Press Release
ZF Aftermarket’s TRW brand sets benchmark for Euro 7 emission regulation readiness
- ZF transforms OE expertise into aftermarket innovation and continues enhancing its leading position in sustainability
- Investment in the ZF ‘dustIN’ brake dust test bench in Spain for TRW braking
- ZF absorbs complexity on behalf of its customers and translates it into clear industry-ready solutions for Euro 7 regulation
ZF Aftermarket, a global leader in braking and chassis technologies, is strengthening its position for Euro 7 brake emissions readiness with a strategic investment in an in-house brake emissions dynamometer at its friction competence center in Spain. The investment reinforces ZF’s position as an industry leader, as emissions regulation expands beyond exhaust gases to non-exhaust sources such as brake wear.
The upcoming Euro 7 standard extends emissions legislation to include brake dust for the first time. Although this regulation initially applies only to new vehicles, it will also have an impact on the aftermarket. Vehicle workshops need replacement parts that have been tested at an early stage and are Euro 7-compliant. ZF Aftermarket is therefore investing in its own brake dust test rig at the Friction Competence Centre in Spain. The facility validates brake pads and discs under Euro 7-relevant conditions. At the center of this capability is the ZF dustIN (Dust Investigator), a brake particle testing dynamometer, designed, engineered, developed and built in-house by ZF to meet current standards while remaining fully adaptable to future regulatory tightening – underscoring how sustainability is deeply embedded in the DNA of ZF Group.
ZF Aftermarket is shaping the future of the industry
With the European Union already assessing pathways to extend emissions limits across the vehicle lifecycle, including the aftermarket, ZF is actively engaged in shaping future standards through participation in key technical and regulatory forums, including the Particle Measurement Programme (PMP), contributing to the development of harmonized and technically robust measurement methodologies. In parallel, ZF is represented within CLEPA, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers, helping shape industry alignment and regulatory dialogue at European level. Operating in close alignment with regulatory development, ZF Aftermarket is continuously validating and industrializing solutions as Euro 7 requirements take shape.
Investment in In-House Euro 7 Testing
The new brake emissions dynamometer in Spain provides ZF Aftermarket with full internal control over testing speed, data integrity, repeatability, and confidentiality. With the addition of the ZF dustIN that can specifically track particle emissions, ZF Aftermarket now operates a total of 31 dynamometers dedicated exclusively to friction development and validation – further strengthening its ability to shorten development cycles and accelerate time-to-market.
The facility supports:
- Next-generation friction material and Brake disc development
- Future-ready aftermarket product portfolios
- The dynamometer is currently being prepared for UN GTR No. 24 certification in cooperation with authorities.
This integrated setup allows ZF Aftermarket to translate regulatory requirements directly into customer solutions, without delay or compromise.
ZF Aftermarket dustIN — A Reference Platform for Brake Particle Measurement
ZF dustIN combines ZF Group Test Systems expertise in brake test bench engineering and control with advanced particle measurement know-how from technology partner AIP. The platform is designed to exceed today’s UN GTR No. 24 requirements, provides the modularity and scalability needed to anticipate and absorb future regulatory tightening.
The dustIN platform supports both regulatory testing and advanced development work, with the flexibility to address current Euro 7 requirements and future standards. It can perform all major brake emission test cycles while realistically simulating vehicle driving conditions.
Stable and carefully controlled test conditions ensure highly reliable results. Validation programs and inter-laboratory studies in Europe and China confirm outstanding measurement consistency and repeatability.
Built Around Customers’ Reality
Euro 7 is evolving across timelines, emerging test methods, and open questions around future scope. ZF’s role is to absorb that complexity on behalf of its customers and translate it into clear industry-ready solutions.
By investing early in in-house testing, validation, and development infrastructure through its TRW brand, ZF Aftermarket enables customers to plan with confidence, even as regulatory frameworks continue to mature. OE-level insight flows directly into aftermarket product development, ensuring that distributors and workshops benefit from predictable availability, consistent quality, and future-ready performance — without added risk.
ZF will showcase its latest solutions for Mobility Uptime at Automechanika Frankfurt from 8 September.
