MEYLE HD brake disc wins Automechanika Innovation Award
MEYLE HD brake disc named winner in the ‘Advanced Parts & Vehicle Technologies’ category
Award recognises MEYLE’s engineering-led approach to developing durable aftermarket solutions
Latest HD developments include new brake disc and exclusive MEYLE HD drive shaft
MEYLE has been named a winner at the Automechanika Innovation Awards 2026, with its new MEYLE HD brake disc taking the top accolade in the ‘Advanced Parts & Vehicle Technologies’ category at Automechanika Frankfurt.
The award marks an important milestone for MEYLE, with the new brake disc extending the company’s established HD (High Durability) engineering philosophy into the braking system for the first time.
Developed in response to the changing demands placed on modern braking systems, the MEYLE HD brake disc has been designed specifically for vehicles with regenerative braking, where reduced use of the mechanical brakes creates a different set of challenges for conventional braking components.
While regenerative braking can reduce reliance on the friction braking system, brake discs may consequently remain unused for longer periods. This increases the importance of effective corrosion protection and creates new requirements for maintaining reliable braking performance over the long term.
MEYLE has addressed these challenges through an innovative laser-coated friction surface, developed with both current and future braking requirements in mind. Improved long-term corrosion protection is also applied to both friction and non-friction surfaces.
The brake disc is offered together with a matched MEYLE brake pad, creating a coordinated friction pairing designed specifically for the demands of modern braking systems. The new range has been designed to tackle upcoming Euro 7 regulations by drastically reducing brake rust and emissions.
Michael Hamann, Interim Head of Product Team Brakes / Drivetrain, at MEYLE, commented: “Winning an Automechanika Innovation Award is fantastic recognition for the engineering expertise that has gone into developing our first MEYLE HD brake disc. The way vehicles are designed and driven is changing and aftermarket components need to evolve with them. Our HD philosophy is about understanding where components experience the greatest stresses in real-world operation, identifying potential weak points and determining how materials, design or geometry can be optimised to create a more durable solution.
The MEYLE HD brake disc is a great example of that philosophy in action. It has been developed with the changing requirements of modern braking systems in mind, particularly as regenerative braking becomes increasingly common - and we’re incredibly proud to see that innovation recognised on an international stage.”