Most brakes use some type of friction lining. Asbestos, once the accepted friction material, has been replaced in most cases by nonasbestos materials. Contents of the new material, largely proprietary ...

Braketex and Clutchex linings for industrial brake and clutch plates are made out of Kevlar fiber composite and last three to five times longer than old-style asbestos, sintered bronze, and molded ...

What if you could find out in 10 minutes or less precisely how each and every one of your tractor-trailer's brakes is working? You'd know how much force they're producing to stop the rig, individually ...