BREMBO BRAKES – THE CHOICE OF CHAMPIONS AT RED BULL U.S. MOTORCYCLE GRAND PRIX - Cont.2
Brembo-equipped Teams Have Won 14-Straight World Championships
BREMBO TECHNICAL FACTS:
Brembo has developed a new caliper with different geometries for this season. Thanks to an extensive use of FEM simulations, the new caliper adapts extremely well to the 320 mm disc and the smaller rim this year. Motorcycles with Michelin tires, for example, used 16-in. rims versus 16.5 in. last year. The particular shape of the new caliper, with all of its rounded angles, makes assembling and dismantling of the brake system simpler and it’s completely interchangeable with the previous calipers. These changes haven’t affected the performance of the braking system, but have permitted a reduction of 50 grams of weight.
On dry surfaces, carbon brake discs provide maximum braking performance and optimal handling. Steel discs can be used in wet weather, still offering excellent performance due to the increased friction between caliper and pads.
A carbon brake disc weighs about 780 grams (1.72 pounds), while a steel disc weighs twice as much, about 1470 grams (3.42 pounds).
Brembo, a world leader in engineering, development and production of high-performance braking systems and components, was established in 1961 in Bergamo, Italy.
Brembo is an engineering company with over nine percent of its 4700 employees dedicated to research, development and innovation. Brembo has 23 plants and offices in 12 countries worldwide. Each product is designed with performance and styling uniquely matched to the vehicle that it equips. Of equal importance is Brembo’s total commitment to manufacturing and quality assurance. Brembo controls every step of the process, from design to iron casting through to assembly, by means of testing and simulations in the laboratory, as well as on the road and track to assure performance.
Brembo offers a comprehensive line of brake components and systems ranging from original equipment and aftermarket replacement parts, to racing and high-performance upgrades, as well as performance motorcycle components and systems.
As a global supplier, Brembo manufactures over 32 million brake rotors a year for more than 30 different OEMs, including Aston Martin, Audi, BMW, DaimlerChrysler, General Motors, Ford, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Mercedes and Porsche. 2006 sales were $965 million. For more information visit us at www.brembo.com/US or contact Brembo North America.
For more information contact:
Jack Gerken - Brembo Public Relations consultant
714-436-9900 - JacGerken@cs.com
Caroline Fallara – Brembo N. A. Communications
press@brembo.com
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