ACDelco enhances police brake pads with proprietary coating

The demands of police work can be very punishing on police car brake pads, especially newly replaced ones.
Jan. 1, 2020
2 min read
The demands of police work can be very punishing on police car brake pads, especially newly replaced ones. ACDelco is adding a proprietary surface coating to its police brake pads that helps reduce the break-in period and improves pre-burnish brake effectiveness.

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The coating is designed specifically for police applications and is suitable for both patrol and high-speed-pursuit situations. ACDelco police brake pads are long-lasting, feature quiet operation, are extensively tested and are in use by police agencies throughout the U.S.

The new coated pads provide coverage for Chevrolet Caprice, Impala and Tahoe; Ford Crown Victoria and Interceptor*; and Dodge Charger police vehicles.

“We realize that instant responses may be required in pursuit situations immediately after a brake pad installation,” says Matt Gibbard, ACDelco brake product specialist. “That is why ACDelco answers the call with a proprietary coating that improves the braking performance of new pads.”

When replacing brake pads, a “break-in” or “burnishing” procedure is recommended to properly condition both the brake pads and brake rotors for optimum performance and brake life. The ACDelco coating is applied to the friction surface during manufacturing using a highly controlled process to ensure uniform coverage and applied density.

Using ACDelco brake pads with the new coating does not change previously published in-use burnishing recommendations, but the coating significantly increases effectiveness during initial braking as well as throughout the life of the pad.

The coating may temporarily release visible airborne gasses as it transfers material onto the brake rotor during the burnish procedure.

Part numbers for ACDelco police brake pads with new, proprietary coating are:

ACDelco Part Number

Application

17D1404MHPV

2012-13 Chevrolet Caprice front

17D1352MHPV

2012-13 Chevrolet Caprice rear

17D1159MHPV

2006-13 Chevrolet Impala front

17D698MHPV

2006-10 Chevrolet Impala rear

17D999MHPV

2011-13 Chevrolet Impala rear

17D1367MHPV

Mid 2008-13 Chevrolet Tahoe front

17D1092MHPV

2007-mid 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe front

17D1194MHPV

2007-13 Chevrolet Tahoe rear

17D931MHPV

2003-11 Ford Crown Victoria front

17D1040AMHPV

2003-11 Ford Crown Victoria rear

17D1058MHPV

2006-13 Dodge Charger front

17D1057AMHPV

2006-13 Dodge Charger rear

17D1611AMHPV

2013 Ford Interceptor front*

17D1612MHPV

2013 Ford Interceptor rear*

*New product release estimated December 2012

About ACDelco: ACDelco markets quality parts for Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, Nissan, Honda and most vehicles on the road today. To find an ACDelco parts retailer, visit acdelco.com or call 1-800-ACDelco. “Like” ACDelco on Facebook.

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