Bendix will soon introduce a new three-level aftermarket friction portfolio.
The three performance levels are Basic Friction, Advanced Friction, and OE Friction. Basic is a new line featuring an economy-grade friction designed to meet the market need for a product offering safety and performance at a lower price. Advanced Friction includes the new Advanced RSD, an aftermarket friction certified to maintain compliance with the federal mandate for reduced stopping distance (RSD). OE Friction is the highest-performing friction offering.
Basic Friction, with Bendix friction code BB200, provides excellent value at an economical price and is designed for good wear and consistent performance under normal operating conditions, in low to mid-range temperatures.
Advanced Friction includes RSD solutions and is designed to provide higher torque and perform in higher temperatures with less fade, making it suitable for more demanding applications, higher weights, and steeper terrain. Friction at this performance level also demonstrates improved lining and drum wear, lowering the total cost of ownership.
The new product at this level, Advanced RSD, has Bendix friction code BA202R. Previously, only OE aftermarket friction was certified as RSD compliant. Now Advanced RSD also certifies as compliant but at a lower price.
The RSD mandate requires most affected tractors to stop within 250 feet. Advanced RSD performs in the 235-foot range.
Advanced RSD is approved for vehicles with GVWRs up to 52,000 lbs.
OE Friction includes solutions designed to exceed the RSD mandate with an extra safety margin and consistently deliver a stopping distance of 225 feet. It is engineered to meet demands of OE certification and is certified for trucks above 52,000 lbs to maintain the RSD compliance level.
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