ArvinMeritor Selects MA312 as Standard Brake Lining

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TROY, Mich. — ArvinMeritor Inc. recently announced that it has selected its MA312 friction material as standard brake lining for 23,000-lb. gross axle weight rated trailer axle and suspension applications.

The MA312 is also available on original equipment tractors and trucks. It is a premium friction material that delivers exceptional performance in both on- and off-highway applications with ratings up to 23,000-lb. GAWR.

Product benefits include superior stopping power and an increase of up to 20 per cent in lining life over comparable products.

“We pride ourselves on the ability to offer our customers premium friction products as standard equipment,” said Sergio Carvalho, vice president and general manager of Braking Systems, Suspension Systems, Trailer Products and Ride Control. “MA312 is a top quality material that will reduce downtime and maintenance costs for our customers.” ArvinMeritor, Inc. is a premier $7-billion global supplier of a broad range of integrated systems, modules and components to the motor vehicle industry.

For more details, visit www.arvinmeritor.com

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