Brake Pad for Subaru Forester: Natural Rubber
This brake pad for the Subaru Forester is specified around natural rubber, which decides how it behaves in service far more than the part name does. We build to a written specification — base material, dimensions, finish and packing — and hold that specification on file so every reorder reproduces the approved piece.
The usual reason a programme changes supplier is not unit price. It is lead time that slipped twice before bulk started, or packing that arrived crushed at the port. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Brake Pad |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Subaru Forester |
| Material / finish | Natural Rubber |
| Typical use | Security Patrols |
| MOQ | 200 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | IATF 16949 |
| Packing | 50 pieces per inner box, 1000 per carton |
Material options
- PU Leather — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Sintered Metal — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Zinc Plated Steel — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Aluminium Alloy — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Brass — used when the finish has to hold a coating
Processes available
- injection moulding
- die casting
- laser cutting
- assembly line testing
- electroplating
- gravity casting
Fitment notes
Confirm the fitment against the VIN or the frame number before ordering; two model years often share a name and not a part.
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for security patrols. Related applications include coastal delivery, adventure travel, wet weather riding, farm use, night riding.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 4.0 sampling on every lot.
- Dimensional report issued against the approved drawing.
- Carton marking and barcode to your specification.
- Golden sample retained at the factory as the reorder reference.
Questions buyers ask
What happens if a lot fails inspection?
The lot is re-inspected against the golden sample, and replacement pieces ship on the next available booking at our cost.
What testing is included?
Standard lots ship with dimensional and hardness reports. IATF 16949 documentation is issued with the shipment when your market requires it.
Do you handle mixed containers?
Yes. Most programmes consolidate several part numbers into one container to keep freight sensible at 200 pieces per line.
How long does sampling take?
Samples leave the factory in 10 working days, and each revision round adds about 5 days once you have seen the first piece.
Send the specification you are working to and we will confirm what we can match, what we would change and why.
