• Superior heat dissipation
• High-strength alloys
• Balanced systems    

Slowing down a fully-loaded vehicle safely generates a lot of heat. One of the most important longevity factors in a brake system is the ability to dissipate that heat, since excessive heat development in a brake drum or brake disc can lead to increased wear as well as brake fading.

Temperatures might rise to 400° C when linings are pressed against the drum with a pressure of 15 tonnes. For disc systems the demands are higher. The Scania brake disc withstands temperatures of up to 900° C.

Scania brake parts are meticulously designed, manufactured and tested to assure the best possible braking action with a minimum of wear. Brake linings that do not meet Scania specifications may wear down the drum 4-5 times faster than Scania brake linings. And a lining that wears out the brake drum instead of wearing down itself is not a good economic proposition.

When it comes to disc brakes, we use well-tested material for discs, calipers and brake pads. The disc is manufactured from a high-strength grey cast iron alloy, which provides good cooling properties and efficient thermal discharge. The brake pads are tested with a dynamometer and verified in road tests over a period of 1-2 years.

Scania disc brakes work together with the Scania Electronic Brake System (EBS), an intelligent system that is able to apportion precisely the right amount of braking force to each wheel. This results in even wear on all brakes at each wheel. When the front axle pads need replacement, so will the rear ones. That translates into one visit to the workshop instead of two.

All in all, continuous development of Scania brake components means a durable, service-friendly alternative for the customer. Which means more uptime for his vehicles.