American Friction Technologies (AFT) was established in 1996 and has become a leader in the sintered friction material industry. AFT is the largest North American producer of sintered metallic brake pads for the power sports industry. In addition, we are a major manufacturer of ceramic clutch buttons.
AFT customers benefit from our expertise which results in rapid turn around of prototype samples, increased manufacturing efficiency, and short production lead-times. Offering these core benefits to our customers has cultivated AFT’s continued growth.
AFT builds quality into each phase of the manufacturing process. Our advanced manufacturing technology coupled with an ISO 9001:2008 Certified Quality Management System ensures consistent product performance.
2 Wilwood Engineering
Address: 4700 Calle Bolero, Camarillo, CA 93012, United States
Wilwood Engineering designs and manufactures high-performance disc brake systems. Since the company’s inception in 1977 by Bill Wood, we have developed a substantial matrix of brake components and engineering techniques that allow us to quickly and reliably create brake systems for almost any application. Our core ability is the rapid development of custom engineered brake systems using a combination of off-the-shelf and custom components. In addition to designing and manufacturing brakes for all types of competitive motorsports, Wilwood also manufactures brake systems and components for agricultural equipment, industrial applications, utility vehicles, snowmobiles, quads, motorcycles and military vehicles.
With headquarters in Camarillo, California, Wilwood employs approximately 320 people. We have on-shelf stock of more than 300 different brake calipers, 200 rotor designs, 100 master cylinder designs and a wide assortment of brackets, fittings, valves and brake lines. Our off-shelf brake calipers range in size from tiny calipers used on go-carts and light duty industrial equipment to heavy-duty original equipment brakes for the U.S. military Humvee.
3 Carbotech Performance Brake
Address: 4031 Dearborn Pl NW, Concord, NC 28027, United States
Carbotech Performance Brakes, the world leader in Ceramic Kevlar friction materials™. If you don’t find your application through our search function, we also specialize in making custom pads or shoes for a wide range of unique vehicles. Please call us at (877) 899-5024. In addition to the products listed in our search function, we offer other services including “Pre-bedding”. Pre-bedded pads arrive ready for competition use right out of the box.
4 H S Brake
Address: 9078 Rosecrans Ave, Bellflower, CA 90706, United States
Our Hong Sung Brake Premium Gold friction formulation uses the highest quality materials to produce ceramic brake pads that provide smooth, powerful stopping power, low dust, long pad life, and extremely quiet braking. The Positive Molding Process is used to provide consistent braking performance throughout the life of the pad. Our brake pads go through a scorching process to quicken the break-in process. Each pad will have an attached shim to reduce or eliminate brake noise. All of our products are manufactured in our factory in South Korea.
All HS Premium Brake Pads come installation ready with O.E. style wear sensors attached.
5 Marathon Brake systems
Address: 125 Old Mill Rd, Cartersville, GA 30120, United States
Marathon Brake Systems was established in 1991 in Cartersville, GA. From the beginning, our goal was to provide a better brake lining while offering dependable service and delivery. At Marathon, we believe in the principles of quality, service, and customer satisfaction. Because of this Marathon Brake has become one of the most respected names in the industry, and our loyal customer base and strategic distributor/fleet partnerships prove it. Our brake linings are manufactured using only state-of-the-art materials, processes and equipment so we can ensure reliable products are delivered when you need them.
6 Newtek Automotive USA, Inc.
Address: 6200 St John Ave, Kansas City, MO 64123, United States
NewTek has provided private label and NewTek branded products to distributors in the United States, Canada, and Mexico for more than 25 years.
At NewTek Automotive USA we maintain a substantial inventory for immediate shipment from our 100,000 square foot distribution center in Kansas City, MO. Because of our centralized location we are able to ship brake products throughout the country faster than many other suppliers.
In 2020 we announced the takeover of China Yantai Friction Company (CYFC) located in China. CYFC is one of the foremost pad production facilities in the world, occupying 1.01 million square feet of production space.
Now known as CYFC Group of Newtek Automotive, we house one of the best engineering technology and testing equipment facilities in the world – positioning NewTek as one of the few suppliers in the world to control our supply, production, and quality for both OE and Aftermarket pads.
7 Akebono Brake Corporation
Address: 1765 Cleveland Ave, Glasgow, KY 42141, United States
AKEBONO BRAKE CORPORATION DELIVERS THE ESSENCE OF BRAKING®
With more than 90 years of brake design and production expertise, Akebono provides the world’s automotive industry with advanced braking and noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) solutions.
The company’s commitment to innovation, process improvement, quality control, and customer service has positioned it as a key resource for leading OEMs, Tier I brake suppliers, and the automotive aftermarket. Key automotive OEM customers include Audi, Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Isuzu, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Toyota, and Volkswagen.
Akebono manufactures a wide range of brake friction materials and foundation brake assemblies, including disc brake calipers and drum brakes, employing the Akebono Production System (APS). This business approach features proven quality control techniques to guarantee minimal process variation in all phases of production. Embraced throughout the organization, APS enables the company to consistently achieve nearly zero defects per million parts produced.
8 Svendborg Brakes USA, LLC.
Address: 8955 S Ridgeline Blvd #1200, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129, United States
Svendborg Brakes, part of the Altra Motion Group, is the innovator of yaw and rotor brake configurations and pioneers within hydraulic braking systems, power transmission, and motion control products. Svendborg Brakes’ product range comprises hydraulic brakes and power units, soft braking controls, and couplings to segments such as renewable energy, mining, cranes, and oil & gas.
9 Twiflex USA
Address: 2800 Fisher Rd #5917, Wichita Falls, TX 76302, United States
Twiflex, founded in 1946, specializes in the design, manufacture and supply of advanced braking technologies for industrial applications. Twiflex offers the largest range of pneumatically-, hydraulically-, and mechanically-applied industrial disc brake calipers in the world, along with a full line of thrusters, disc brake systems, flexible couplings, and shafts clutch couplings.
10 Momentum USA Inc.
Address: 120 Fieldcrest Ave A, Edison, NJ 08837, United States
Momentum USA, Inc. is a privately held, family-owned company that has provided automotive excellence through manufacturing, distribution, and sales of aftermarket auto parts for over 75 years.
What We Do:
Momentum USA, Inc. is a family of companies that uses a multi-faceted approach to the marketing of our products that appeals to the co-manufacturing, independent WD, fleet, and installer markets. This vertical integration strategy provides us with both controlled distribution through our family of operating companies and the ability to appeal to all segments of the automotive aftermarket.
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