Bendix Priority 1 Ceramic Front Disc Brake Pad Set for Nissan Frontier, Leaf, NV200, Pathfinder, Xterra, Suzuki Equator - (CFC1094)

By 2025, all brake manufacturers in the United States must eliminate copper from their friction formulations to meet the California and Washington Proposition 65 regulations. The legislation, enacted in 2010, was prompted by environmental regulators' claims that as brake pads wear down, copper and other materials are deposited on roadways, parking lots, and subsequently washed into streams and rivers. Excessive copper in the water may damage marine and freshwater organisms, such as fish and mollusks.

In the lead-up to the 2025 rule, the legislation requires brake manufacturers to switch their formulations to low-copper. By 2021, the copper content in friction must not exceed 5%. Many friction manufacturers have been forced to start developing new formulations and test a number of different materials to match the characteristics of copper in order to meet the 2021 and 2025 deadlines.

To ensure performance that meets or exceeds industry standards, vehicle-tested, 4-layer noise-eliminating shims have been developed. These 100% copper-free, vehicle-specific formulas outperform original equipment (OE) and competitors' brake pads that contain copper. The comprehensive coverage includes hardware where applicable.

The affected vehicles include the Nissan Frontier (2015-2005), Leaf (2013-2011), NV200 (2017-2013), Pathfinder (2012-2005), and Xterra (2015-2005), as well as the Suzuki Equator (2012-2009).

In summary, the impending legislation in the United States requires brake manufacturers to eliminate copper from their friction formulations by 2025, with a 5% copper content limit by 2021. Manufacturers have been actively developing new, copper-free formulations to meet these regulations and ensure continued performance that meets or exceeds industry standards.

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