Fras-le adds to its UK brake range

Fras-le, owner of the Juratek brand, has launched 96 brake discs and 28 brake drums into its new-to-the-UK range, suitable for popular trucks, trailers, coaches and buses, as it continues to expand its offering to meet a more extensive vehicle parc.

The latest part numbers have been developed to conform to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications for dimensional integrity, hardness, strength and chemical composition. The disc-optimised venting design of the discs gives equal surface area to both sides of the disc, ensuring correct cooling of the disc in operation, maximising airflow for an even heat distribution.

The new additions have been put through rigorous tests and specifications including materials and cast-iron properties and are manufactured at a controlled constant temperature to guarantee hardness, plus smooth, even and free of blowholes, to ensure very good durability. The CV braking solutions have been designed according to OE standards and are also ECE R90 certified for the ultimate in driver safety.

To give fleet operators peace of mind, Fras-le carries out high load and thermal fatigue tests. The high load test consists of 500 brake applications at 90 percent maximum brake torque. The thermal fatigue test consists of 15 cycles. Each cycle contains 54 brake applications at a mix of speeds and temperatures, with 810 brake applications in total.