Textar

Textar: Over a Century of Braking Excellence

Textar is one of the most storied names in automotive braking. Founded in 1913 and headquartered in Leverkusen, Germany, the brand has spent more than 110 years refining the science of stopping power. Operated under the TMD Friction Group, Textar pioneered OE brake supply in Germany and built a racing pedigree that stretches back to the 1950s, when its friction materials helped propel Mercedes-Benz Silver Arrows — and drivers like Juan Manuel Fangio and Stirling Moss — to Formula One victories.

What sets Textar apart in a crowded aftermarket is the depth of its original equipment roots. The brand's friction formulations have been spec'd by manufacturers ranging from everyday commuter cars to exotic supercars like the Bugatti Veyron, and its OEM-grade standards translate directly into the parts available to independent workshops and enthusiasts. With production facilities spanning 15 locations across 11 countries, Textar manufactures hundreds of millions of brake components annually, covering an enormous range of passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and specialty applications.

Engineering Built Around Safety and Comfort

Textar's engineering philosophy is holistic. Every friction compound is developed, manufactured, and validated in-house, with each formulation potentially containing up to 40 carefully selected ingredients tuned for a specific vehicle, brake system, and use case. A dedicated Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) team uses specialized analytical and simulation tools to minimize brake noise — a priority that has only grown more important as electric vehicles become mainstream. The result is a product that delivers confident, quiet, and consistent braking across all driving conditions.

At the heart of the Textar lineup are its Disc Brake Pad Sets — the flagship product category representing over a century of friction expertise. These are complemented by a full ecosystem of braking components, including Disc Brake Pad Wear Sensors that alert drivers precisely when service is needed, and Disc Brake Hardware Kits that include all the clips, shims, and fasteners required for a complete, professional-quality installation. For vehicles with drum-style rear parking systems, Textar also offers Parking Brake Shoes engineered to the same OE tolerances as its disc products.

Rounding out the braking system, Textar produces tools like its Brake Fluid Test Meter, reflecting the brand's understanding that fluid condition is just as critical to brake safety as friction material quality. Whether you are performing a routine pad swap or a comprehensive brake system service, Textar supplies the components and diagnostics to do the job right the first time.

Why Technicians and Enthusiasts Choose Textar

Independent garages and performance enthusiasts alike trust Textar because it delivers OEM-matched quality without requiring an OEM parts account. The brand's fit-and-finish precision, comprehensive vehicle coverage — with more than 1,600 disc brake pad applications alone — and ready-to-install packaging make it a practical choice for professionals working under time pressure. Every product undergoes rigorous real-world testing before it reaches the market, ensuring that the Textar brake component on your bench behaves exactly as the one that left the factory floor.