Description

This research service analyzes the brake pads and shoes (friction parts) aftermarket in the United States and Canada, which has recovered from the 2008–2009 financial crisis that caused vehicle owners to decrease non-essential maintenance activity. It includes unit shipment and revenue forecasts, pricing, distribution channel, and market share analyses, as well as market drivers and restraints. The base year is 2012 with forecasts from 2013 through 2019. Historical data is included (2009-20011). Products are segmented into Good, Better, Best, and by semi-metallic, ceramic, NAO, and carbon materials technologies. Future outlooks consider the affects of hybrid and electric vehicles entering the aftermarket.