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A brake pad component supplier scorecard should compare reference coverage, component scope, sample and first-article evidence, inventory or capacity, tooling route, traceability, export packing, communication and corrective-action response. Score each item with evidence linked to a specific model or shipment, then compare total supply risk alongside unit price.
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. Buyers can check around 10 million pcs backing plate inventory and use the in-house tooling center for mold processing, development and modification.
1. Use a practical scorecard structure
| Category | What to verify | Evidence to request |
|---|---|---|
| Reference coverage | FMSI, WVA, OE, GDB/FDB or local reference matching for the requested models. | Model list, cross-reference, drawing or marked sample comparison. |
| Product scope | Backing plates, shims, hardware kits and tooling can be coordinated where required. | Relevant product examples, kit content list and development route. |
| Quality approval | Sample, first-article and incoming inspection controls are documented. | Approval record, dimensional results, photos and acceptance criteria. |
| Availability | Existing stock, production capacity, lead time and mixed-reference handling. | Stock or capacity statement, lead-time basis and lot traceability. |
| Tooling and development | New or changed references have a controlled mold or die route. | Tool ID, trial-part evidence, revision record and effective lot. |
| Delivery and response | Packing, export documents, change notices and corrective-action speed. | Packing photos, change-notice example and 8D or corrective-action record. |
2. Score evidence, not broad capability claims
For each category, use a simple 0-3 scale: 0 means no usable evidence, 1 means a general claim, 2 means partial model-specific evidence, and 3 means complete evidence linked to the requested reference. Keep a notes column for open questions and a date column so an old capability statement does not become permanent approval evidence.
- Record the exact FMSI, WVA, OE, GDB/FDB or local reference reviewed.
- Separate existing-model coverage from new-model development.
- Link measurements to the drawing revision, sample ID or inspection lot.
- Score backing plates, shims and hardware kits separately when their evidence differs.
- Record whether the quotation includes samples, tooling, packing and development charges.
3. Check model coverage before asking for new tooling
A supplier should first check whether the requested backing plate is already covered by its model list or inventory. Fuxin Brake can review around 10 million pcs backing plate inventory before a buyer commits to a new development route. If the reference is not covered, the in-house tooling center can support mold processing, development and modification followed by sample and first-article approval.
This distinction matters for both lead time and landed cost. Existing coverage may support replenishment or a faster sample route, while a genuinely new outline needs controlled tooling, trial parts, approval criteria and a defined production revision.
4. Evaluate the complete component package
Do not score a supplier only on the steel backing plate when the project also needs shims or a commercial-vehicle hardware kit. Confirm that each component is matched to the same application and reference.
- Backing plates: compare outline, holes, slots, ears, thickness, flatness and reference identity.
- NVH / anti-noise shims: compare outline, orientation, thickness, layer construction, adhesive or coating coverage and backing plate match.
- Truck and bus hardware kits: compare clips, springs, pins, guide plates, quantities, left/right identity and complete-kit packing.
- Tooling/dies: compare tool ownership, tool ID, modification control, trial parts and revision records.
5. Include quality and change-response risk
A supplier with a good first sample can still create risk if later changes are not controlled. Ask how the supplier identifies material, geometry, shim-layer, hardware-content, tooling, process or production-location changes. The scorecard should reward written change notices, effective-lot control, first-article checks and traceable corrective action.
Material and surface treatment should follow the agreed specification. Q235B may be a default material option when no special requirement is provided, while shot blasting or sand blasting may be default surface-treatment options. These options should not be used as differentiators or substitutes for fitment and quality evidence.
6. Make the award decision transparent
- Define mandatory pass items, such as reference identity, critical dimensions and complete kit content.
- Set minimum evidence scores for quality, traceability and change control.
- Compare total cost including tooling, samples, inspection, packing, freight risk and supplier-management work.
- Approve existing-model supply separately from new-model development.
- Keep a dated scorecard and review it after the first trial order and first repeat shipment.
FAQ
Need a supplier scorecard for your models?
Send the references, drawings or samples, component scope, quantities and approval requirements. Fuxin Brake can review backing plates, shims, hardware kits and tooling as one controlled brake component program.
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