Caliper Disc Brakes

The CDB Advantage

CDB disc brakes out perform drum brakes because they have greater thermal capacity and discs are far more resistant to heat checking than drums. Brake performance is related to duty cycle. Each time the brake actuates, it generates heat. How well the brake handles the heat through absorption and dissipation determines the brake’s performance. 

Instantaneous energy absorption is related to a brake’s swept friction area. Energy dissipation is related to the percent of swept friction area that is exposed to air. 

CDB brakes typically have 20% more swept area and more than twice the exposed swept area of the drum brakes they replace. Discs rarely heat check. They absorb heat from both sides at the same rate. This results in an even rate of expansion across the thickness of the disc. 

Heat checking of drums is the result of thermal shock. When a drum brake is applied, the OD of the drum heats up; however, the ID remains cooler. This results in thermal gradient across the rim which produces extreme mechanical forces. These forces cause heat checking. 

Key Features

  • The industry standard for over 25 years

  • Easy adjustment – one wrench and a few minutes to bring it into adjustment
  • Designed to fit standard AIST mounts – bases can be designed for non-standard needs
  • Light weight friction materials – 2/3 lighter than drum brake shoes

  • Slotted base allows for easy installation and removal

Benefits

  • Disc brakes prevent heat checking and fading
  • Consistent performance
  • Long-life due to better heat dissipation

  • Eliminates Drag/Drift problems

CDB0812A

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Technical Specs

MAX Torque – Series Wound 1/2h 100 lb-ft
MAX Torque – Series Wound 1h 65 lb-ft
MAX Torque – Shunt Wound 1/2h 100 lb-ft
MAX Torque – Shunt Wound 1h 75 lb-ft
Drum Brake Replaced 8 in
Disc Diameter 12 in

CDB1014A

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MAX Torque – Series Wound 1/2h 200 lb-ft
MAX Torque – Series Wound 1h 130 lb-ft
MAX Torque – Shunt Wound 1/2h 200 lb-ft
MAX Torque – Shunt Wound 1h 150 lb-ft
Drum Brake Replaced 10 in
Disc Diameter 14 in

CDB1317D

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Technical Specs

MAX Torque – Series Wound 1/2h 550 lb-ft
MAX Torque – Series Wound 1h 365 lb-ft
MAX Torque – Shunt Wound 1/2h 550 lb-ft
MAX Torque – Shunt Wound 1h 400 lb-ft
Drum Brake Replaced 13 in
Disc Diameter 17 in

CDB1621D

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Technical Specs

MAX Torque – Series Wound 1/2h 1,000 lb-ft
MAX Torque – Series Wound 1h 600 lb-ft
MAX Torque – Shunt Wound 1/2h 1,000 lb-ft
MAX Torque – Shunt Wound 1h 750 lb-ft
Drum Brake Replaced 16 in
Disc Diameter 21 in

CDB1924D

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Technical Specs

MAX Torque – Series Wound 1/2h 2,000 lb-ft
MAX Torque – Series Wound 1h 1,300 lb-ft
MAX Torque – Shunt Wound 1/2h 2,000 lb-ft
MAX Torque – Shunt Wound 1h 1,500 lb-ft
Drum Brake Replaced 19 in
Disc Diameter 24 in

CDB2329D-BAL

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MAX Torque – Series Wound 1/2h 4,000 lb-ft
MAX Torque – Series Wound 1h 2,300 lb-ft
MAX Torque – Shunt Wound 1/2h 4,000 lb-ft
MAX Torque – Shunt Wound 1h 3,000 lb-ft
Drum Brake Replaced 23 in
Disc Diameter 29 in

CDB2329D–BAL

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Technical Specs

MAX Torque – Series Wound 1/2h 4,000 lb-ft
MAX Torque – Series Wound 1h 2,600 lb-ft
MAX Torque – Shunt Wound 1/2h 4,000 lb-ft
MAX Torque – Shunt Wound 1h 3,000 lb-ft
Drum Brake Replaced 23 in
Disc Diameter 29 in

CDB3034D-BAL

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Technical Specs

MAX Torque – Series Wound 1/2h 6,000 lb-ft
MAX Torque – Series Wound 1h 3,900 lb-ft
MAX Torque – Shunt Wound 1/2h 6,000 lb-ft
MAX Torque – Shunt Wound 1h 9000 lb-ft
Drum Brake Replaced 30 in
Disc Diameter 34 in

Hydraulic Caliper Disc Brakes

The HCDB Advantage

HCDB disc brakes out perform drum brakes because they have greater thermal capacity and discs are far more resistant to heat checking than drums. Brake performance is related to duty cycle. Each time the brake actuates, it generates heat. How well the brake handles the heat through absorption and dissipation determines the brake’s performance. 

Instantaneous energy absorption is related to a brake’s swept friction area. Energy dissipation is related to the percent of swept friction area that is exposed to air. 

HCDB-A brakes typically have 20% more swept area and more than twice the exposed swept area of the drum brakes they replace. 

HCDB 1015A

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Technical Specs

Torque 425 lb-ft
Disc Weight 51 lb
Max Pressure450 450 psi
Thermal Mass 35 lb

HCDB 1419A

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Torque 600 lb-ft
Disc Weight 128 lb
Max Pressure450 450 psi
Thermal Mass 51 lb

HCDB 1824A

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Torque 900 lb-ft
Disc Weight 201 lb
Max Pressure450 450 psi
Thermal Mass 90 lb

HCDB 1824A

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Torque 900 lb-ft
Disc Weight 201 lb
Max Pressure450 450 psi
Thermal Mass 90 lb

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