Profiling helps new brakes war
29th October 1998, Page 23
29th October 1998
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Page 23, 29th October 1998
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• Friction material produc Don has recently been engag in work with regional fi services to raise awarene about the importance of bra profiling.
Don's senior technical eni neer John Brightmore say "Obviously braking is crucE for fire engines on the way to. emergency, as speed is a rc issue. With new brakes, be ding in may take some tin and it is asking a lot to exp( optimum performance when t severity of operation is hii from day one, and the vehicle operating from cold.
"In this instance profiling particularly valuable exerci; as it increases brake effectil ness by lining up the con4 nents, and reduces the like hood of brake fade and bra pull across the axle."