ConMet is expanding its aftermarket brake drum portfolio in North America with the launch of new TruCast brake drums.
According to the company, these new drums are a ConMet-engineered product designed to deliver reliable performance and long-term durability for commercial vehicle replacement applications.
ConMet says its new TruCast brake drum offering includes nine part numbers covering common heavy-duty truck and trailer applications, including front and rear configurations across 15-in., and 16.5-in., drum sizes. The new product joins ConMet’s premium TruTurn brake drums lineup, giving fleets more choice when selecting a ConMet brake drum for replacement needs.
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“Fleets need brake drum options that align with their specific applications, availability requirements and performance expectations,” says Jeff Larson, vice president of engineering, core products at ConMet. “TruCast brake drums strengthen our North American brake drum portfolio by adding reliable new options backed by ConMet engineering, testing and quality standards. With premium TruTurn brake drums and new TruCast brake drums, customers now have more flexibility while staying within the ConMet product family.”
TruTurn brake drums remain ConMet’s top-tier brake drum offering, the company says, engineered for customers seeking premium performance and quality. TruCast brake drums expand the lineup with reliable, ConMet-engineered options designed for broad aftermarket coverage and dependable performance.
The company says the drums are manufactured to ConMet’s material and quality standards for durability and are rigorously tested to meet demanding FMVSS 121 and OEM performance requirements.
Key features of the new drums include:
- Broad coverage across select 15-in., and 16.5-in., drum configurations
- Steer, drive and trailer application coverage for common heavy-duty vehicle needs
- ConMet-engineered designs built to material and quality standards
- Testing to meet FMVSS 121 and OEM performance requirements
- Standard ConMet warranty coverage for added confidence
The addition of these new TruCast brake drums support ConMet’s continued focus on the commercial vehicle aftermarket by expanding brake drum coverage while preserving a clear product lineup, the company states. Fleets can continue to rely on TruTurn brake drums as ConMet’s premium brake drum offering while adding TruCast brake drums as a reliable option for broader replacement needs.
