Methods of testing brake linings by sample machine have been evolved to a standard of consistency which enables the performance of a brake to be evaluated by consideration of the geometry of the ...

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 ...