You're looking at a product cost and emissions model for a Textar epad Brake Pad manufactured in Germany. TMD Friction 2448481
Each model includes upstream materials, components, and manufacturing processes all the way to the factory gate.
Product Material Breakdown
Top Cost Contributors
Materials: copper-free, antimony-free friction material (proprietary formulation) (32%)
Materials: copper-free, antimony-free friction material (proprietary formulation) (32%)
Materials: installation accessories (steel wear indicators, abutment clips, bolts) (23%)
Materials: installation accessories (steel wear indicators, abutment clips, bolts) (23%)
Labor: Direct Labor (9%)
Labor: Direct Labor (9%)
Value Add (9%)
Value Add (9%)
Alternative Sourcing Scenarios
Current sourcing location
Germany
Alternative Sourcing | Estimated Cost Impact | Estimated CO2e Emissions Impact |
|---|---|---|
 Mexico | -13.8% | +5.7% |
 United States | +3.9% | +5.1% |
Alternative Designs & Materials Recommendations
Score: 5.4/10
Work with your supplier to source phenolic resin metal adhesive from Germany.
Emission Intensity Impact
0.0%
Cost Impact
0.0%
Implementation Difficulty
Score: 5.4/10
Work with your supplier to source unalloyed steel backing plate from Germany.
Emission Intensity Impact
-0.2%
Cost Impact
+0.1%
Implementation Difficulty
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Top Emission Contributors
4.06
kgCO2e
Materials: copper-free, antimony-free friction material (proprietary formulation) (49%)
Materials: copper-free, antimony-free friction material (proprietary formulation) (49%)
Materials: unalloyed steel backing plate (20%)
Materials: unalloyed steel backing plate (20%)
Transport (19%)
Transport (19%)
Materials: installation accessories (steel wear indicators, abutment clips, bolts) (6%)
Materials: installation accessories (steel wear indicators, abutment clips, bolts) (6%)
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Manufacturer Should Cost
$
.64
USD
Note: This analysis covers Materials, Components, and Manufacturing only; it does not include downstream costs (e.g., outbound shipping, warehousing, distribution/retail fees).
Tariff Impact
+13%
of Landed Cost
HTS Code
87083050
Sourced from
Germany
Tariffs can materially change landed cost and competitiveness
 China |
-27.4% |
+10.6% |
Current sourcing location
Germany
Alternative Sourcing | Estimated Cost Impact | Estimated CO2e Emissions Impact |
|---|---|---|
Mexico | -13.8% | +5.7% |
United States | +3.9% | +5.1% |
China | -27.4% | +10.6% |
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