Brakes

The braking system is one of the most important systems in a car. In certain situations, accident prevention can be virtually impossible without fully functioning brakes. Modern braking systems put thousands of pounds of pressure on each of the four brakes. Plastic helps make today's braking systems possible. Automatic Braking Systems (ABS) housings are molded from plastic, and the electronic circuit boards controlling the brakes are made of an efficient, flexible plastic. Plastic-based brake pads are oftentimes made from a tough aramid fiber, employing the same material used to make bullet-proof vests.

The chassis is fundamental to the proper functioning and safety of a car. Plastic is helping make the chassis lighter, stronger, and more crash-worthy, while reducing manufacturing costs, integrating multiple components into single units, and substantially reducing NVH levels.