Brake pads vision model: counterfeit detection

What it covers

The product types the model is trained on. Anything outside this list is handled by a neighbouring model.

In scope

Front and rear brake padsCeramicSemi-metallicOrganic padsPerformance brake padsBrake pad sets

Not covered

Standalone brake discs and rotorsTyres and body-kitsBrake calipers and fluidBicycle brake pads sold as cycling partsBrake shoes

What it reads

The model reads brake pads through a structured taxonomy. Below are its top-level feature families. Each one breaks down into detailed parts, attributes and possible values, and some of our taxonomies go beyond 200 labels. The full taxonomy is shared during a pilot.

01Profile and section geometry
02Surface patterning and tread or vent structure
03Mounting and fixing detail
04Material finish
05Moulded marking layout
+Detailed parts, attributes and values within each family

Output format

Once live, the model returns the same record as every Klaimed model: the design similarity, a score for each feature, and the evidence image.

POST /v1/detect/brake-padsPreview

{
  "model": "detect-brake-pads",
  "listing": "site_a/8812-4410",
  "similarity": 0.94,
  "attributes": {
    "profile_and_section_geometry": 0.88,
    "surface_patterning_and_tread": 0.89,
    "mounting_and_fixing_detail": 0.90,
    "material_finish": 0.91,
    "moulded_marking_layout": 0.44
  },
  "evidence": "ev_9f3a.png"
}

How teams use it

IP firmsMonitor brake pads copies for your clients, under your brand Design search firmsSearch brake pads designs across brand websites and registries Brand-protection platformsAdd brake pads recognition to your pipeline by API

Capabilities

Fine-grained attribute understanding: Reads brake pads the way a category expert would: overall shape and proportion, the geometry of each component, material and surface character, and the specific construction features that define one design against another.
Design-level similarity retrieval: Given a reference product, returns the closest matches from a monitored set, ranked by design similarity rather than by colour, scene or filename.
Feature-by-feature match explanation: Every match comes with its reasoning: which features agree between the reference and the candidate, which diverge, and how confident each comparison is.
Stable across how the product was photographed: The same design retrieves consistently whether it was shot as a studio packshot, a seller's phone photo or an in-use image, and holds up under changes of angle, lighting, background and partial occlusion.

Questions

Can the brake pads model find counterfeits without a logo or brand name?

Yes. It reads brake pads by design, through features such as profile and section geometry, surface patterning and tread or vent structure and mounting and fixing detail. A listing with no logo, no brand name and a different photo still matches its reference when the design is the same.

Which product types does the brake pads model cover?

In scope: Front and rear brake pads, Ceramic, Semi-metallic, Organic pads, Performance brake pads and Brake pad sets. Not covered: Standalone brake discs and rotors, Tyres and body-kits, Brake calipers and fluid, Bicycle brake pads sold as cycling parts and Brake shoes.

When will it be available?

It is in development. Early-access partners help shape the model on their own products. Tell us the product type and your volume and we'll share the timeline.

What images does it accept?

Studio packshots, seller phone photos and in-use images. Results stay consistent across angle, lighting, background and partial occlusion.

Is the attribute taxonomy public?

No. The taxonomy and training data are proprietary. We walk you through it during a pilot, and can add features and retrain the model on request.

How do I access it?

Request early access. Once it is live, it runs through the same Klaimed API and interface as every other model.

Brake pads vision model