Marathon’s HeatStar20 formulation provides a long-life friction material the company says lowers a vehicle’s cost per mile and reduces overall brake maintenance costs. HS20 meets federal regulations for brake effectiveness, fade and recovery in accordance with FMVSS 121 test procedure.
According to Marathon, the HS20 also features a high-density friction formulation, designed to improve your customer’s bottom line through better performance and fewer maintenance headaches. Marathon says high-density friction improves the lining’s ability to efficiently handle heat, which is the most critical component in a friction material’s fade, recovery and wear. Higher density friction materials are capable of holding more heat energy, allowing for more efficient heat dissipation. Additionally, the company also says its high-density formula provides a stronger structural integrity, making linings less likely to crack in service as well as improved resistance to brake fade and water fade.
