ZF has unveiled MAXX Uniper, its next-generation air disc brake for heavy-duty commercial vehicles, at IAA Transportation 2026. Designed to support vehicle manufacturers in addressing upcoming EURO 7 brake-particle reduction requirements, the new system combines low brake dust emissions with high braking performance, compact packaging and a modular architecture.
In combination with a specially coated rotor, MAXX Uniper can reduce PM10 brake-particle emissions by up to 65 percent. The air disc brake delivers braking torque of up to 30,000 Nm, supporting demanding heavy-duty commercial vehicle applications while maintaining consistent performance under challenging operating conditions.
MAXX Uniper builds on more than 30 years of ZF’s single-piston air disc brake technology and the production of more than 12 million units. As the next generation of ZF’s MAXX air disc brake platform, it incorporates the company’s proven bi-directional adjuster, which regulates the running clearance between the brake pad and rotor. The system has been tested under demanding environmental conditions and is designed to support even brake pad wear while reducing the risk of overadjustment.
The brake features a compact design with fewer components, supporting reliability and simplifying servicing. A new carrier and brake pad system enables convenient brake pad replacement, while its modular architecture allows vehicle manufacturers to use a common air disc brake concept across global heavy-duty commercial vehicle platforms and applications. This can help reduce application and release efforts for manufacturers.
“MAXX Uniper brings together what the commercial vehicle industry needs for the EURO 7 era: reduced brake-dust emissions, powerful braking performance and proven reliability,” said Pawel Porczynski, Head of Business Unit Chassis Solutions, CVS Division. “It demonstrates how ZF is translating evolving regulatory requirements into practical technology that creates value for vehicle manufacturers and fleets.”
Fleet operators can benefit from convenient brake pad replacement and an optional plug-and-play continuous wear sensor. The exchangeable, calibration-free sensor is designed to reduce maintenance requirements and support higher vehicle uptime. Robust sealing provides additional protection against dirt and debris in demanding operating environments.
Start of production for MAXX Uniper is expected in 2027. The technology also forms part of ZF’s wider portfolio for supporting compliance with EURO 7 requirements and complements its integrated axle systems for conventional, hybrid and fully electric commercial vehicles.
ZF is showcasing MAXX Uniper alongside its latest technologies for safer, cleaner and smarter commercial vehicles at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hanover. The company’s technologies are on display in Hall 21, Booth B42, through September 20, 2026. ZF is a global technology company that develops and supplies mobility solutions for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial applications.
The company’s portfolio spans vehicle control systems, chassis technology, driveline and transmission systems, braking solutions, active and passive safety technologies, and software-enabled mobility systems. ZF combines mechanical, electronic and digital technologies to support safer, more efficient and increasingly automated transportation. With expertise across conventional, hybrid and electric vehicle platforms, the company works with vehicle manufacturers and mobility providers worldwide to advance next-generation mobility solutions.
