Q. Have BrakeTurbines gone through real world
testing?
A. Yes, BrakeTurbines were tested in a year long, nation-wide evaluation
by a major waste corporation and have been tested by numerous line haul
fleets both large and small. The evaluation itself determined that
BrakeTurbines keep brakes cleaner and cooler, key factors in improving
brake life and performance.
Q. How do BrakeTurbines work?
A. BrakeTurbines louvered parts form a circular turbine inside
the drum that collects a steady stream of cooling, cleaning air and forces
it in between the drum and friction material. This air not only reduces
the damage and brake fade that results from heat but also decreases
premature wear and brake squeal caused by buildup of brake dust and
debris.
Q. What kind of increase in brake life can
I expect?
A. The increase that BrakeTurbines provides in the waste industry
varies depending upon the application, environment, driver and other
factors; however, most users in the waste industry experience increases of
10% to 35%.
Q. Do BrakeTurbines work in low speed
applications?
A. Yes. Though BrakeTurbines give their largest increase when speeds
above 45 mph are attained, even in low speed pick up routes BrakeTurbines
reduced temperature and blew out brake dust and debris to extend brake
life.
Q. Do I need to use backing plates with
BrakeTurbines?
A. Because BrakeTurbines blow out dirt and debris they make it
possible to go without backing plates. Since BrakeTurbines pull in outside
air to cool the brakes they work best with the backing plates off.
Q. How long do BrakeTurbines last?
A. BrakeTurbines are made from stainless steel. Warranteed for life to
be without manufacturers defect, BrakeTurbines should easily last the life
of the vehicle.
Q. Do BrakeTurbines help with brake
squeal?
A. Brake squeal is made worse by high heat and an accumulation of
brake dust on inside the brake drum. BrakeTurbines lower the surface
temperature of the friction material and blow out the brake dust, lowering
incidents of brake squeal.
Q. How are BrakeTurbines installed?
A. BrakeTurbines slide over the studs of any 11.25" diameter hub
with a 16.5" drum. Simply take off the drum, slide on BrakeTurbines
and place the drum back on. BrakeTurbines form a circle that conforms to
the shape of the drum.
Q. BrakeTurbines are supposed to improve
brake performance. By how much?
A. In independent testing BrakeTurbines have been shown to increase
brake torque by 20%.
Q. Do you have a part for spoke wheels?
A. The part for spoke is currently in development. If you are
interested in this part contact Lynnfin to be put on a list to be
contacted when it is ready for the consumer market.
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