ArvinMeritor Inc has selected its Meritor MA312 friction material as standard brake lining for 23,000-lb gross axle weight rated (GAWR) trailer axle and suspension applications, effective immediately. It is also available on original equipment tractors and trucks.
MA312 is a friction material that delivers superior performance in both on- and off-highway applications with ratings up to 23,000-lb GAWR. It is also recommended for school bus, heavy-duty, and vocational applications. Product benefits include good stopping power and an increase of up to 20% in lining life.