The brakes in vehicles operate through friction, which is a process that tends to wear away wheel pads over time, leading to their eventual replacement.
Brembo, the Italian manufacturer of braking systems, has developed a new brake called Greentell, which cuts brake dust emissions by 90 percent and reduces 80 percent of surface corrosion compared to the typical brake.
. @BremboBrakes unveiled its innovative GREENTELL set at Auto Shanghai 2025. This advanced disc and pad combination delivers superior performance, extended durability, and a significant reduction in environmental impact.
Designed for versatility, it suits a wide range of… pic.twitter.com/JE5t81uziN
— The BRAKE Report (@TheBrakeReport) April 23, 2025
This development comes as Europe is set to launch the Euro 7 Standard, which limits 10- and 25-micron particulate emissions, exactly like the kind that current brakes leave behind.
