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No matter what the obstacle, at Safeline we will find a way around it
The only manufacturer to offer a 50 000 km mileage warranty with its own R&D facility located in South Africa.
Don't limit your options, one brake exceeds all limitations
Safest and longest lasting brake pad resulting in it being the most cost effective pad in terms if Rands per km. Our brake pads are environmentally friendly being Asbestos free and Copper free.
Feeling sheepish, overcome all hurdles and face the challenge
The only brake pad manufacturer to pin stamp the batch number onto the backing plate for permanent batch traceability that complies to OE standards.
Bigger, Better, Best
Patented brake abuse indicating system (BAIS) using heat sensitive paint to measure abuse. The only manufacturer to offer a 50 000 km mileage warranty with its own R&D facility located in South Africa.

New Product Releases

Listed below are some of our latest products to roll off the production line:
D3772 - BMW 118d, 120d, 120i, 123d, 125i, 135i (F)
D3770 - Fiat Palio Active 1.2 (F)
D3767 - Diahatsu Grand Maz 1 Ton Bakkie (F)
D3765 - Toyoto Corolla Auris D-4D 2.0 Diesel (F)
D3764 - Dodge Nitro 2.8 Diesel, 3.7 Petrol (F)
  • Brake fade
  • BAIS
  • Disc Machining
  • Brake Testing
  • Rotor Thickness
  • Caliper Servicing
High temperature brake disc

What is brake fade?


Organic-petro-chemical resins within pads revert to gas with high temperatures, causing "aquaplane"

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BAIS, how it works?


Brake Abuse Idicator System, what is it and how does it work?

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Disc Machining


Disc Machining, cleaning & bedding-in new brake pads: what to do and what not to do, understand the concepts.

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Dynamometer Brake Testing


Understand the basic principles of a dynamometer brake test and how to interpret its report

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Disc brake rotor life


The maximum life of a disc brake rotor is achieved when it reaches what we call the minimum thickness.

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Caliper Servicing


Caliper pistons should be pushed back easily into their bores, less both calipers be overhauled.

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Welcome to Safeline Brakes

Safeline CompanySafeline brake pads are manufactured at our privately owned ISO/TS 16949/2002 rated brake pad factory based in Johannesburg South Africa. Our brake pads are distributed via an extensive network of brake pad outlets around South Africa and surrounding countries that sell direct to the end user ensuring that each customer is dealt with in an individual and professional way.

Production OvenSafeline Brakes (Pty) Ltd focuses on the marketing of the Safeline brand. Our goal is to ensure that brake pad users get the safest and best possible performance from their vehicle´s braking system. This web site focus on customer education and dissemination of brake pad information to all Safeline brakes customers.

WarehouseSafeline brakes and its employees are committed to the enduring values of quality and service. This can be seen in the success of our products as well as our involvement with our local community.

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