Ferodo

Ferodo: Over 125 Years of Braking Excellence

Few names in the automotive world carry the weight of Ferodo. Founded in 1897 by Herbert Frood in Derbyshire, England, the brand has spent well over a century at the forefront of friction technology and braking innovation. Frood gave his name to Ferodo — based on an anagram of his surname — setting in motion an outstanding heritage and global reputation as an innovator in the braking business. What began with humble experiments in brake materials quickly grew into one of the most consequential engineering stories in automotive history.

From the Road to the Record Books

Ferodo's milestones read like a greatest-hits list of automotive firsts. In 1956, Ferodo was the first brand to supply disc pads for a mass-produced automobile — the Triumph TR3, fitted with disc brakes as standard. Maintaining its innovator position, Ferodo was also the first to introduce non-asbestos brake materials, developed with many of the world's leading vehicle manufacturers. Even in the realm of speed records, Donald Campbell set a land speed record of 403.1 mph (649 km/h) using Ferodo brakes.

That legacy of performance is backed by remarkable market presence. More than 125 years later, Ferodo brake products are found on one in every four new cars, making Ferodo the original equipment (OE) choice for nearly 25 million vehicles a year — appreciated across global transportation segments, the automotive aftermarket, and by racing teams worldwide.

A Complete Braking System Under One Brand

Ferodo's engineering depth means drivers and technicians rarely need to look elsewhere for stopping power. Their full product range covers brake pads, brake discs, drums, shoes, maxi-kits, calipers, hydraulics, brake fluids, cables, and accessories. At the heart of the lineup are Ferodo's renowned Disc Brake Pad Sets — engineered to OE specifications and available in compounds ranging from everyday street driving to full-on motorsport competition. Designed and manufactured to exacting OE specifications, Ferodo premium brake pads cover 98% of European vehicles in operation in the U.S., making them a natural choice for owners of European nameplates.

Beyond pads, Ferodo's Drum Brake Shoes deliver the same OE-grade friction technology to drum-equipped axles, while their Disc Brake Rotors are precision-matched to work seamlessly with Ferodo pads for optimized system performance. Ferodo designs their high-quality brake discs as a perfect fit to their brake pads, ensuring consistent pedal feel and wear rates across the full braking system. Rounding out the portfolio, Drum Brake Service Kits and a broad range of Other Brake Parts — including wear indicators, accessories, and hardware — allow for complete, confidence-inspiring brake service in a single stop.

OE Trust, Aftermarket Availability

Since 1897, Ferodo has been a global market leader and trusted brand in foreign nameplate braking, serving as a leading friction choice for OE manufacturers such as Fiat, Jaguar, Land Rover, and Volkswagen. Ferodo's range goes beyond light vehicle and commercial vehicle applications, with an extensive offer for racing cars, motorcycles, and bicycles. Whether you're maintaining a daily driver, servicing a fleet, or chasing lap times, Ferodo's century-plus of braking science is engineered into every part they produce.