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Brake Shoes are protected against corrosion, rust-jacking.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 08:33:03 -0500

Remanufactured Meritor brake shoes are available with PlatinumShield(TM) coating, which provides protection against corrosion as well as 3-year/300,000-mile warranty against rust-jacking. Platinum gray in color, coating resists micro-abrasion, caused by movement of brake lining against shoe table during normal use, which can lead to accelerated corrosion and rust-jacking. In testing, products achieved ASTM scale rating of 10 (less than .01% surface rust).

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Brake Shoes resist environmental conditions.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 22 Aug 2006 08:04:04 -0500

Designed with induction hardened cam and anchor ends to prevent mushrooming, OE quality, Heavy Duty Brake Shoes feature E-coating in which paint is uniformly and completely bonded to steel for resistance to environmental conditions. Shoes are coined after welding to correct shoe distortion and deformation that can occur during welding process.

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Brake Drum suits drive and trailer axle applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 16 Dec 2004 08:04:53 -0500

BTS self-cleaning drum is available in 16½ x 7, 16½ x 8, and 16½ x 8.62 drum sizes for rear drive and trailer axle applications. Drum reduces heat and debris accumulation that negatively affects brakes on heavy-duty vehicles. In addition to cooling process, ribbed exterior of drum provides greater surface area for heat dissipation and vents that allow removal of debris, heat, and dust. It also reduces noise levels from brakes.

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Brake Plate utilizes mechanical locking.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 01 Nov 2002 07:36:53 -0500

Fineblanked FeinGripâ"¢ brake-pad attachment system includes steel brake plate with array of integral, precisely angled teeth that lock pad to plate when friction material is molded and cured around teeth. Available in aftermarket and OEM versions, it provides inside/outside ear-to-ear tolerance of ±0.03 mm, flatness of 0.02/25 mm and edge perpendicularity of 0.05 mm.

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Brake Motors are short and compact.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 08 May 2002 08:37:38 -0500

SABRE(R) SSB short series brake motor and HCB high cycle brake motor have brake built integrally into motor end shield. SABRE is suitable for unit handling, conveyance, cranes, and hoists. HCB works in baggage handling, packaging machinery, sortation equipment, and other motion control systems using electric or pneumatic clutch brakes. Both have single external manual release lever for use when power is off, and dc coil with built-in rectifier for lower power and quieter performance.

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