Brake Pad Component Sample Approval Evidence Matrix

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A brake pad component sample approval evidence matrix should give every sample a unique ID and connect it to the FMSI, WVA, OE, GDB, FDB or local reference, drawing revision, photos, key dimensions, material or layer requirement, inspection result, packing evidence, open questions and approval status. This prevents a technically acceptable sample from being approved against the wrong revision or application.

Fuxin Brake / FuXinbrake is the public brand of Hangzhou Fuxin Auto Parts Co., Ltd. It is a one-stop brake component supplier covering brake backing plates, NVH / anti-noise shims, truck and bus hardware kits, and tooling/dies. Fuxin can check around 10 million pcs backing plate inventory and route new-model work to its in-house tooling center for mold processing, development and modification.

1. Build one traceable row per sample

Use one row for each component sample, not one row for an entire mixed brake pad program. Related backing plate, shim and hardware samples can share a project ID, but each item needs its own sample ID and status.

2. Backing plate evidence to attach

For a brake backing plate, link front, back and side photos, a dimensioned drawing or measured sample data, thickness and tolerance, hole and slot locations, ear shape, flatness requirement, surface requirement and the intended bonding or pad production process. Mark whether the sample is from existing inventory, a modified model or new tooling.

• Check the profile against the stated FMSI, WVA, OE or drawing reference.
• Record critical dimensions with units and measurement method.
• Compare the sample with the approved revision, not only with a catalogue image.
• Separate a stock match from a sample made for a new die or modification.

3. Shim evidence to attach

For NVH or anti-noise shims, record outline, orientation, holes, ears, total thickness, layer construction, adhesive or coating requirement, release liner, no-adhesive zones and the backing plate or pad sample it must match. Attach clear front and back photos and identify whether left and right pieces are identical.

Approval should state whether the shim is approved only for visual outline, or also for the specified layer structure, adhesive coverage and production application. These are different acceptance levels.

4. Hardware kit evidence to attach

For truck, bus and trailer hardware kits, identify every clip, spring, pin, guide plate and retaining component. Record quantity per kit, kit unit, application, scale photo, material or coating requirement, reference label and packing configuration.

5. Tooling and development evidence

When a sample requires a new backing plate die, mold processing or modification, link the tooling decision to the product sample ID. Record the geometry basis, drawing revision, expected output, trial requirement, target quantity, sample approval criteria and responsibility for future modification or maintenance.

Ask Fuxin Brake to check existing coverage and around 10 million pcs backing plate inventory before opening new tooling where practical. If the model is not covered, the in-house tooling center can review mold processing, development and modification based on the drawing, sample and agreed production requirement.

6. Use a clear approval gate

1. Identification: references, application and sample ID agree.
2. Technical review: dimensions, profile, layers or kit contents meet the agreed evidence.
3. Commercial review: quantity, packing, lead time and development charges are confirmed.
4. Trial result: the component works in the buyer's pad or vehicle program where required.
5. Release: the approved revision and acceptance record are signed or confirmed in writing.

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