TEXTAR Car Parts

Textar: understand the range before choosing

Textar is TMD Friction's premium brake-friction brand, with official ranges for passenger cars and commercial vehicles. The current AutoMotoPart selection has a strong commercial-vehicle character: disc-brake pad sets account for 56 of 69 products, supported by eight drum-brake lining kits, two discs, a lining axle set, a brake-pad kit and one wear contact. These are safety-critical, reference-specific parts rather than a general friction-material assortment.

AutoMotoPart currently lists 69 Textar items. The largest Textar groups are 56 brake pad set, disc brake entries, 8 brake lining kit, drum brake entries, 2 brake disc entries, 1 (pk8)brake lining axle set entry. Textar totals can change, so a category count is orientation rather than proof that a particular reference suits a vehicle, workplace or job. The exact Textar listing, its current technical information and the item in front of you must agree.

What the Textar page actually covers

Disc pads dominate numerically, but the smaller groups show the page's dimensional spread. The sampled drum linings include 300mm and 420mm drums, widths from 98mm to 200mm, different thicknesses, arcs and rivet counts. The two disc examples are a 300mm internally vented disc and a 434mm solid disc with very different thickness, centring and mass. Broad labels such as brake pad or lining therefore provide orientation, not interchangeability.

Build a reliable shortlist

Commercial braking systems can vary by axle rating, caliper, disc, drum, wheel size, build period and operating duty. Begin with application information, then reconcile it with the hardware actually fitted. A previous repair may have introduced an alternative assembly, so any conflict between vehicle lookup and physical dimensions needs resolution before parts are opened or fitted.

Do not grind a Textar pad, drill a lining, enlarge a disc hole or bypass a wear contact to resolve a mismatch. Those actions remove the evidence that the wrong reference or brake assembly has been selected and can undermine retention or monitoring. Recheck the application, dimensions and brake-system identification instead.

Disc brake pads, backing plates and wear systems

A Textar pad combines application-specific friction material with a backing plate and retention features. Match the complete outline, thickness, abutments, spring locations and any handed or directional details. A pad that enters the carrier only after filing is not a correct fit. Conversely, corrosion beneath clips or damaged carrier lands can prevent a correct pad moving freely and must be repaired within the approved method.

Wear-warning arrangements can be integral, separate or absent. The single wear-contact entry on this page should be selected by connector, length, routing and compatible pad or axle. Secure cables in every intended clip, clear of the disc, wheel, suspension and heat. Reset electronic service information only after the physical brake condition and sensor circuit have been checked.

Drum linings, rivets and S-cam inspection

The Textar lining kits represented here include detailed drum diameter, width, thickness, arc length, rivet-hole count and friction-quality information. Those values control how the lining sits on its shoe and works within the drum. Standard-size and oversize or repair-size concepts must not be confused. Measure the drum by the approved method and compare it with its marked limit before selecting lining thickness.

Relining is specialist work. Shoes require inspection for distortion, cracks, elongated holes and platform wear; rivets require correct material, length, setting equipment and sequence. Rivet heads must seat without splitting the lining or standing proud. On S-cam systems, inspect cam profile, bushes, rollers, return springs, anchors and adjusters. A new lining cannot compensate for a worn cam path or an out-of-limit drum.

Brake discs, minimum thickness and mating parts

Textar disc selection needs outer diameter, nominal thickness, minimum thickness, height, centring diameter, bolt arrangement and solid or ventilated construction. The evidence also distinguishes supply without hubs, bearings or studs. Verify what must be transferred or renewed and use the vehicle procedure for bearings and fasteners. Never infer included hardware from the weight or product photograph.

Clean the mounting face without removing metal and check hub run-out where specified. Rust scale trapped behind a disc can create lateral variation; excessive bearing play can mimic or worsen it. Measure disc thickness at the stated points and compare with the marked or published limit. A disc below minimum thickness, cracked, badly heat-affected or structurally corroded needs replacement, not machining to improve appearance.

Safe dismantling and contamination control

Brake dust may contain harmful material regardless of the apparent age of the vehicle. Use an appropriate dust-control method such as suitable brake-cleaning equipment; do not blow assemblies clean with compressed air or sweep dust dry. Wear task-appropriate protective equipment, keep food and drinks away, and wash before breaks. Collect residue and used friction material according to workplace and waste requirements.

Support the vehicle and axle for its mass, chock as required and release stored pneumatic, hydraulic or spring forces only by the approved procedure. Commercial brake chambers and heavy drums present hazards beyond ordinary pad replacement. Keep brake fluid, oil, grease and dirty cleaner off friction surfaces. If a new pad or lining becomes contaminated, follow technical guidance rather than attempting an improvised solvent rescue.

Axle balance, adjustment and return to service

Inspect brakes across the axle because friction thickness, disc or drum condition and adjuster operation affect balance. Replace components in the axle sets required by the vehicle procedure, but do not assume that every related part is included in one Textar box. Caliper slides, pistons, seals, hoses and air-system components must move and hold pressure correctly before new friction material can work as intended.

After assembly, set manual or automatic adjusters only by the correct method, restore fluid or air systems, and check for leaks and free rotation. Establish pedal or actuator operation before moving the vehicle. Follow the specified bedding process, brake-efficiency test and wheel-fastener procedure. A warning lamp, pull, overheating, binding or abnormal travel requires investigation before normal road use.

From identification to a checked result

Keep the Textar number, WVA or lining code, measured dimensions and axle position with the job record. Record disc or drum measurements and any transferred hardware. This traceability is especially valuable on fleets where similar vehicles can carry different brake assemblies.

Reading real Textar references

The Textar names below are examples from the current range and show why the complete description matters. They are not universal Textar recommendations and should not be treated as a fitment list. Within Textar, a shared family word can conceal a different dimension, connector, material, pack format, operating condition or installation side.

The sample references look similar because many are seven-digit 29-series pad numbers, but the number itself is part of the engineering identity. Lining entries likewise separate 300mm and 420mm drums and several widths. Preserve the full Textar reference until the installed system has passed its checks.

Common errors around Textar products

• Selecting Textar pads from a photograph or WVA number without confirming the brake assembly.
• Filing a backing plate or altering a lining to force a mismatched part into position.
• Ignoring drum diameter, repair size, arc or rivet pattern on a lining kit.
• Assuming a brake disc includes a hub, bearing or wheel studs.
• Blowing brake dust into the air with compressed air.
• Allowing grease, fluid or dirty cleaner onto friction surfaces.
• Resetting a wear warning before physical pad and sensor checks are complete.
• Returning a commercial vehicle to service without adjustment and brake-performance checks.

Textar questions and answers

Q: What Textar products are represented here?

A: The selection is led by commercial-vehicle disc-brake pad sets, with drum linings, two discs, a pad kit and a wear contact also present.

Q: Can I choose a Textar pad by shape?

A: No. Match vehicle, axle, caliper, complete reference, dimensions, retention and wear system.

Q: What is a WVA number?

A: It is a useful friction-part reference, but other application and dimensional qualifiers must still agree.

Q: Why do drum diameter and lining width matter?

A: They determine the assembly geometry and contact area; nearby lining references can differ materially.

Q: Can a standard lining replace an oversize lining?

A: Do not assume so. Measure the drum and follow the approved repair-size information.

Q: Are rivets always included with a lining kit?

A: Check the exact package contents and required accessory reference rather than assuming.

Q: Can a new Textar disc be fitted to a corroded hub face?

A: The mounting face must be prepared and checked by the repair method so trapped scale does not create run-out.

Q: Should brake discs be replaced at minimum thickness?

A: Use the vehicle and disc limits; a disc at or below its limit cannot provide the intended wear allowance.

Q: Can brake dust be removed with compressed air?

A: No. Use an appropriate controlled cleaning method and workplace protective measures.

Q: Can a wear sensor be bypassed?

A: No. Match and route the correct contact, then diagnose the circuit if the warning remains.

Q: Should pads or linings be changed across an axle?

A: Follow the vehicle procedure for axle-set replacement and inspect the corresponding brake on the other side.

Q: What should be recorded after fitting?

A: Keep the Textar and WVA references, axle position, measured limits, included hardware and test outcome.