In our state-of-the-art manufacturing and design facilities, we produce a wide range of asbestos-free brake linings. Our brake linings offer optimal braking performance in all temperature, weather, and terrain conditions. Engineered to eliminate noise, vibration, and harshness, our brake shoes deliver the ultimate braking experience. Our commitment to quality starts at the surface and extends throughout. We offer two finish options for our brake shoes: sandblasted and regular polished. In addition to giving the replacement part a flawless appearance, a good finish helps create a smoother surface for improved overall motorcycle performance.
Characteristics:
High and stable levels of friction
High wear resistance
Greater ligature integrity
Better performance and longer lifespan
Low noise and vibration levels
Ensures safe operation and adequate durability
ECE-R90 certified formulation
Facilitates proper contact between the shoe and the drum for optimal performance
Stable and balanced braking
It provides greater resistance to cutting
Category: Brake and chassis parts
- Raw Material
- Manufacturing
- Evidence
We use asbestos-free linings because they are environmentally friendly and perform in all conditions with a consistent wear rate. For brake shoes, we use ADC 12, which has a high copper content of 1.65%. This translates to exceptional mechanical properties such as durability, comfort, and longevity for your motorcycle. ADC 12 increases a material's resistance to breaking under stress or load. It also improves a material's tensile strength, allowing it to withstand the maximum amount of tensile stress before breaking.
We rely on aluminum alloy because:
• It is a lightweight and structural material
• It is corrosion-resistant
• It withstands high temperatures
| Parameter | Details | Elpra | Chinese Product | Advantages of Elpra |
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| Raw material | Aluminum body | ADC12 with 1.65% copper | ADC12 below the standard with a copper content of 0.5-0.8%, which is below international standards. | We offer ECE R90 formulation with high copper content, which means exceptional mechanical properties such as durability, comfort and longevity along with a safe ride. |
| Coating | Asbestos-free production with special fiber material | With asbestos | We offer asbestos-free friction material, which is environmentally friendly since asbestos has been banned in most countries, resulting in a smooth braking effect. | |
| Spring | Spring material: 65# Mn steel | Low-grade steel | 1. Robust function and less wear 2. Durable standards 3. Corrosion-resistant finish |
| Parameter | Details | Elpra | Chinese Product | Advantages of Elpra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOP (Bought Parts) |
Coating | At home | BOP | 1. The more BOPs there are, the greater the chances of rejections.
2. Consistent quality and improved performance throughout its useful life |
Our manufacturing facilities give us an advantage over other Chinese products. With a fully automated line requiring minimal manual intervention, we are the leading manufacturers of these products.
| Parameter | Details | Elpra | Chinese Product | Advantages of Elpra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | Production Technology | Automated Casting machines | Automatic molding machines | By using automated CNC machines, we offer products with minimal tolerance levels and negligible rejection in the final stage. |
| Design center, tool room, and research and development facilities | Design center, tool room and own research and development center | Not available in regular Chinese factories | We have an exceptional aptitude for developing custom formulations for friction products. For molded parts, the company has an in-house tool room with integrated facilities for die design and manufacturing, enabling fast turnaround times for our customers. |
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| Gluing process | Automated gluing process | Manual gluing process | Proper gluing results in better shear resistance and grip during braking | |
| Arenado | Own unit | Not available | We offer sandblasted brake shoes with a smoother finish and edges compared to other brake shoes on the market. | |
| Heat treatment | Homemade heat treatment | Outsourced in most factories |
Grain alignment to provide better raw material strength and reduce internal stress |
During the development of a new product, each item undergoes comprehensive physical and chemical property testing before functional and durability testing. The finished brake shoes are then subjected to numerous checks and tests to ensure that precision and quality are achieved at every level, and to the highest possible standard. For your confidence and peace of mind, we always go the extra mile and double-check our commitment. Each brake shoe is evaluated against the following parameters before reaching the market and you.
| Parameter | Details | Elpra | Chinese Product | Advantages of Elpra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Testing standards | Incoming parts | 100% inspection and testing | Random / without evidence | Committed to delivering the same product quality/specifications in every batch |
| In progress | Own installation 1. Composition test 2. Random dimensional control with three-axis coordinate measuring machine 3. Coefficient of friction test 4. Shear strength test 5. Compression strength test |
1. Visual test 2. Test on demand by external agents |
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| Final inspection | Checking fit with pneumatic pressure gauge, universal hydraulic/electronic test |
Manual inspection | It guarantees safe operation and adequate durability. We have an electronic and hydraulic universal testing machine (UTM) to test the tensile strength and compressive strength of the materials used in manufacturing. |
Vibration Test
This test is performed to check the vibration in the bearing
| Item | Test items and specifications | Unit | Chinese Product | Our Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Compression strength test | kN | 11.89 | 13.23 |
| 2 | Shear strength test | kN | 10.77 | 10.23 |
| 3 | Cutting force | MPa | 4.10 | 3.8 |
Roundness Testing
This test is performed to check the dimensions of bearing.
| Item | Chemical Composition | STD | Chinese Product | Our Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | With | 1.5˜3.5 | 0.81 | 1.60 |
| 2 | Mg | =0.3 | 0.72 | 0.19 |
| 3 | Zn | =0.1 | 1.51 | 0.94 |
| 4 | And | 9.6˜12 | 10.89 | 10.73 |
| 5 | Fe | =1.3 | 1.20 | 0.77 |
| 6 | Mn | =0.5 | 0.47 | 0.17 |
| 7 | Sn | =0.2 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| 8 | In | =0.5 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| 9 | Pb | =0.2 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| 10 | Of | =0.3 | 0.03 | 0.03 |

