BRAKE SHOES

CLUTCH SHOES

DEFINITION & THEIR MECHANISM​

A device for decreasing the speed of a moving body or for stopping its motion.

Most brakes act on rotating mechanical elements & absorb kinetic energy either mechanically, hydraulically or electrically.

Mechanical brakes are the most common. They dissipate kinetic energy in form of heat generated by mechanical friction between a rotating metallic drum or disc & a stationary friction element brought into contact with it by mechanical, hydraulic or pneumatic means. The friction elements for drum brakes may be bands or shoes i.e. blocks with one surface concave.
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It works on a mechanism where the drum brake is actuated to contact with internally expending shoes in it, by pressure exerted on Brake Pad/ Lever directed on semi circular brake shoe by a system of flexible Cables/ rods.

ABOUT

​Standard Drum Brakes were invented in 1902 by LOUIS RENAULT. His brakes worked by using a CAM to force apart two hinged shoes. Drum Brakes are improved in many ways over the years, but the basic Principle remains 20th century even with the advent of Disc Brakes in 1970s, Drum Brakes remain the standard for REAR WHEELS.

​TYPES

There are several types of Brakes used today such as Mechanical Brakes, Hydraulic Brakes, Pneumatic Brakes, Electro-Mechanical Brakes etc. The Brake used today commonly are Drum Brakes with mechanical and hydraulic systems.
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We can categorize Brake Shoes as per vehicle requirements as 2 Wheeled & 3 wheeled. Depending upon their friction material properties Brake Shoes are Organic, Metallic or Ceramic type & Depending upon their Shoes they can be classified as Aluminum casting & fabricated shoe.

Most generally we can categorize Brake Shoes comparing their friction material composition as:
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MK has all type of brakes shoes with High Product Performance, meeting with International quality standards.
At MK GROUP, we have facilities & a team of R&D people to work out for good & functionality friction material which is eco-friendly.

During new product development, each and every product undergoes complete physical & chemical properties testing before going for functional and endurance testing. MK Group`s R&D Team is always dedicated to improve quality of the products.

Presently MK is involved in manufacturing wide range of Asbestos Free (Rigid and Rubberized friction material) Brake Shoes for 2 & 3 Wheeler. We at MK only procure the raw material and all other processes are done in-house.

TESTINGS & QUALITY

​MK Group has a wide range of testing equipments and qualified team to fulfill Customer Requirements for good quality products. Our specialized testing facilities include:

• Universal Testing Machine
• Co-efficient Of Friction Test Rig
• Profile Projector
• Salt Spray Chamber

With the help of these testing facilities, the simulation testing is carried out to ensure reliability & Performance of the Product. The Chase type coefficient of friction test rig can be used as per National & International Standards.
 
A Team of Qualified Engineers are actively participating in process inspection during manufacturing to produce the quality products with the help of QC Tools & Techniques. Our routine testing include Evaluation of coefficient of friction, Bonding strength, Compressibility test, Hardness test, Heat swell test, Acetone extract test etc.