Drag Specialties May Product Releases
Check out the hydraulic clutch master cylinder rebuild kit, spin-on oil filter, seats, brake pads and oil pressure sensor.
Drag Specialties March Product Releases
This month’s release includes a brake/clutch control kit, seat, air filter, brake pads and front market lights.
Defective Motorcycle Brake Pads Cause Multiple Recalls
Recall documents say the defect is corrosion on the brake pad backing plates causing the friction material to delaminate.
Tech Tips: Brake Check
Check out these brake tech tips to make sure your technicians are doing everything they can for the customer and providing opportunities to upsell important service extras.
SBS Releases New BMW Dynamic Racing Concept Brake Pads
SBS released several new brake pad options for the new BMW models including two racing-only brake pads.
BrakeTech Optimizes New Race Rotors
The system is optimized to provide greater stability for use in the OE calipers yet allows for radial expansion under thermal load.
New Road Race X Titanium Sintered Brake Pads
DP Brakes has introduced its new RDP X-Race Titanium Sintered Brake Pads for the R3, RC390, CBR300 and Ninja 250/300/400 models.
A New Generation of Stopping Power from SBS
SBS has announced the introduction of the SP EVO Sinter brake pad. These new pads meet the current challenges of high performance bikes with a sintered pad developed to meet modern bike technology.
EBC Organic FA Series Brake Pads
The backing plates are made with the patented Nucap NRS hook retention system, guaranteeing zero chance of pad debonding after extended use or corrosion.
Upselling Brakes
In the early days of motorcycling, brakes were applied by sticking your foot out to stop. Then in 1902 Steffey Motorcycles of Philadelphia employed a spoon brake on the front wheel. This system essentially pressed a steel plate against the tire to slow the bike down. It was not very efficient but it was better
Galfer USA Brake Line Kits and Brake Pads for Honda Africa Twin
Galfer USA has released a complete brake line kit along with replacement brake pads for the 2016-’17 Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin. This new addition to the adventure bike category is versatile and capable, and Galfer USA braking products will give riders better control and brake feel no matter where the ride takes them.
