Delphi Technologies releases first-to-market braking components for 2020 Volkswagen models

• New Volkswagen brake pads contribute to 99.89% overall brake pad application coverage  in EU, based on April 2021 TecAlliance Report
• New braking release characterizes consistent development of service opportunity for the    aftermarket by Delphi Technologies

After announcing 24 first-to-market brake pad applications last year, Delphi Technologies, a brand of BorgWarner Inc., continues to prove itself a first-mover supplier in Europe by starting 2021 with yet another first-to-market application: front brake pads for the 2020 Volkswagen Caravelle, Transporter, Multivan, and California 2.0D.

This latest release contributes to a bigger picture of market leading Volkswagen model coverage across Europe by Delphi Technologies. The new front brake pads enable the company to achieve 99.89% Volkswagen brake pad coverage in multiple key markets such as Germany UK, Italy, France and Spain.

Delphi Technologies also offers leading Volkswagen brake disc coverage in Europe ensuring the right  mix of parts for a high-quality repair.

Delphi Technologies’ provision for new models represents an exciting opportunity for the aftermarket

These models in particular are significant service opportunities for workshop. The previous generation of the Volkswagen Transporter launched in 2016 sold over 300,000 vehicles in Europe.

The newest model, which has already won awards in 2021, looks to follow the success of the 2016 model.

Thanks to Delphi Technologies’ speed to market, aftermarket customers can gain access to new repair business sooner; which may be the decisive factor for vehicle owners using these new Volkswagen models as a safer travelling alternative. Increased vehicle use will require sooner than anticipated repairs.

“We remain focused on supporting our customers’ businesses by providing market-leading coverage and first-to-market applications to enable new, money-making brake repairs faster than your competition,” says Jean-Francois Bouveyron, Vice President Europe, Middle East & Africa Delphi Technologies Aftermarket.”

Application coverage partners perfectly with technical expertise

These new brake pads represent timely development for the aftermarket with OE quality engineering built in to provide the highest quality components.

Delphi Technologies brake pads are developed with underpinning OE expertise so they match the highest safety and performance standards as original fitment.

Thanks to the ‘all in the box’ approach deployed by Delphi Technologies, the parts come with the essential accessories the technician needs for fast, reliable replacement.