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The above picture was shot just after the drum was removed from a tractor equipped with backing plates and operating in a highway environment. |
Early versions of BrakeTurbines worked by forcing
air into the drum. While this cooled the drum very effectively, it
actually lowered brake life. Why? Blowing air into the drum
increased the particulates in the brake environment. This situation
illustrates a known problem, brake dust, debris and road grit dramatically
increase the wear on friction material and drums. Unfortunately,
backing plates do little to combat these small particles and also interfere
with inspections.
To prevent BrakeTurbines from adding to the particulates in the drum the inventor moved them to their current position on the inside of the drum. There it was found that they not only cooled the drum, but cleaned it. This cleaning power is a major factor in BrakeTurbines ability to significantly increase brake life. |
| "brake dust, debris and road grit dramatically increase the wear on friction material and drums." | |
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Click here to see why it is important to reduce heat. |
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