Brakes

Heat Star & HS20



Heat Star™ HS20 and Heat Star are high performance premium brake linings designed for a wide range of over-the-road hauling. Rated for 20,000# and 23,000# axle loads, these materials feature the Hi-Density Marathon formulation that will improve your bottom line through better performance and fewer maintenance headaches.


 
MARATHON VALUE LININGS (MV20) is made from an asbestos-free friction material developed specifically for the price sensitive buyer. MV20 is a standard grade brake lining that meets the requirements of FMVSS 121 dynamometer testing standards at 20,000 lbs. MV20 is designed for use on trucks, tractors, and trailers operating in general freight and on-highway applications that do not require a severe service lining.


 
MARATHON VALUE LININGS (MV23) meet the requirements of FMVSS 121 dynamometer testing standards at 23,000 lbs. MV23 is designed for price sensitive fleets that require a 23,000 lb material. MV23 is also suited for low powered brake systems that require a more aggressive lining.
 


Marathon engineered FLOE to meet OE standards and for tough applications like liquid tanker, grain, cement, or standard duty refuse, as well as over-the-road hauling. FLOE delivers excellent stopping power and resistance to fade. FLOE is a proven formulation that easily meets Federal regulations in accordance with FMVSS 121 test procedure and is rated for 23,000 lb axle loads.
FLOE linings feature the Hi-Density Marathon formulation that will improve your bottom line through better performance and fewer maintenance headaches.

FLOE Delivers

• A 23,000 lb material for both over-the-highway and vocational applications
• Works on a broad range of applications from severe duty to over-the-road hauling
• Hi-Density formulation for effective heat dissipation
• Dependable stopping performance
• Excellent brake fade and recovery characteristics
• Drum friendly


 
Marathon developed KVT brake linings to handle the high heat and heavy-duty demands of refuse, concrete, logging, sand and gravel, oil delivery, beverage transport and other tough applications. KVT is a premium, organic material rated for 25,000 lb axle loads that provides stopping power you can count on with a long service life. This versatile lining meets Federal regulations in accordance with FMVSS 121 test procedure for applications up to 25,000 lbs.
KVT linings feature the Hi-Density Marathon formulation that will improve your bottom line through better performance and fewer maintenance headaches.

KVT Delivers

• Ideal for high heat, severe duty applications
• Longest lining life in its class
• Hi-Density formulation for excellent heat dissipation
• Dependable stopping performance
• Excellent brake fade and recovery characteristics
• Extremely drum friendly

 

Premium, organic Traction Stopper brake linings are designed to handle the high heat and extra-heavy loads found in refuse, concrete, logging, sand and gravel, oil delivery and other tough applications. TS linings provide dependable stopping power with a long service life. This friction material meets Federal regulations in accordance with F.M.V.S.S. 121 test procedure and is rated for 25,000 lb axle loads.
TS linings feature the Hi-Density Marathon formulation that will improve your bottom line through better performance and fewer maintenance headaches.

TS Delivers

• Ideal for high heat, severe duty applications
• Hi-Density formulation for excellent heat dissipation
• Long lining life
• Dependable stopping performance
• Excellent brake fade and recovery characteristics
• Drum friendly

 
Marathon offers its UB lining formulation to fleet operators looking for a quality material to deliver dependable stopping power. UB is ideal for over-the-road dry freight, general hauling, and other standard heavy duty vocations where severe braking demands are not requirements. This proven formulation meets Federal regulations in accordance with FMVSS 121 test procedure and is rated for 20,000 lb axle loads.
UB linings feature the Hi-Density Marathon formulation that will improve your bottom line through better performance and fewer maintenance headaches.

UB Delivers

• High value cost-per-mile performance
• Hi-Density formulation out performs competitive linings in its class
• Dependable stopping performance
• Ideal for general freight hauling
• Drum friendly