About SAITE Friction

Heavy-Duty Friction, Engineered Since 1996

Huangshi Saite Friction Materials Co., Ltd. manufactures brake shoe assemblies, drum brake linings, disc brake pads and rotors for trucks, trailers and buses — built to European OE standards and exported to more than 50 countries.

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Our Story

From a European Joint Venture to a High-Tech Manufacturer

SAITE Friction was established in 1996 in Huangshi, Hubei Province. Our predecessor was a joint venture founded with Denmark's Laurentz Corporation and the UK's Lucas Industries, which gave us early access to advanced European friction technology — the foundation of the formulations and production processes we still use today.

Today SAITE Friction is recognised as a High-Tech Enterprise and serves as a standing director unit of the China Friction and Sealing Materials Association. Our product range is cross-referenced to WVA, FMSI and OE numbers, so distributors can match parts to their existing catalogue without guesswork.

50,000 m²Factory site · 30,000 m² buildings
10M+Brake units per year
6Invention patents
50+Export countries
Heavy-duty truck brake shoe assembly kit produced by SAITE Friction
What We Make

Four Core Friction Product Lines

Commercial vehicle drum and disc brake parts, all cross-referenced to WVA and OE numbers.

Brake Shoe Assembly

Complete drum brake shoe assemblies with riveted or bonded lining — European type (BPW, SAF, Volvo), American type (4515, 4707, 4551) and special types (FUWA, MAN, Mercedes).

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Drum Brake Lining

Semi-metallic and ceramic drum brake linings for trucks, buses and trailers. ECE R90 certified, including WVA 19486 / 19487 / 19488 and 19553 / 19554.

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Disc Brake Pad

Heavy-duty air disc brake pads in metallic and low-metallic formulations, with OE-equivalent performance. WVA 29087, 29165, 29131, 29174, 29229, 29244, 29403.

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Brake Rotor

Ventilated and solid rotors for heavy-duty trucks and trailers — OEM-equivalent quality, balanced and runout-tested. MAN 81.50803, DAF 1387439, BPW 4079000502.

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Quality & Certification

Certified Quality You Can Trust

Every product is manufactured under a rigorous quality management system and tested to international standards.

E11

ECE R90

UN ECE Regulation No. 90 — approved for replacement brake linings and disc brake pads.

E11*90R02/11*86631–86637 · UK VCA · 7 approvals
IATF

IATF 16949

International automotive quality management system, ensuring consistent manufacturing quality.

IATF 0495524 · Intertek · valid to Jan 2027
ISO

ISO 9001

Certified quality management covering design, production, inspection and customer service.

Quality management system certification
FMVSS

FMVSS-121

Compliant with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121 for air brake systems.

Greening & Link labs · Meritor Q+ · 4 reports
How We Work

What Makes SAITE Friction Different

European Technology Heritage

Born from a Denmark–China joint venture, our friction formulas and production processes follow European OE standards — not cheap domestic imitation.

Batch-by-Batch Testing

Every production batch goes through friction coefficient, wear rate and thermal fade testing before leaving the factory. No surprise failures on the road.

Cross-Reference Service

Send us any WVA, FMSI or OE part number and we will find the exact SAITE Friction equivalent — no more guessing fitment.

Private Label Available

Custom branding, packaging and formulation for distributors who want their own product line. Minimum order quantities flexible.

70,000–120,000 km Life Guarantee

Proven service life under real heavy-duty operating conditions — most competitors claim 50,000 km.

24-Hour Response

Every inquiry is answered within 24 hours. Technical support is available by WhatsApp and email.

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Send your WVA or OE number and we will confirm fitment, quotation and lead time — usually within one working day.

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