SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Federal-Mogul Corp. has announced that it now offers a comprehensive portfolio of advanced Abex replacement linings and air disc brake pads that bring safe, reliable stopping power and reduced cost per mile to virtually any city bus or highway coach application.
The expanded transit offering includes Abex MQ transit block; MC combo transit block; Abex MAN Axle, EX and MX lining; and Abex air disc brake pads. According to Federal-Mogul, each product meets the stringent testing and quality standards of the company and its customers and is designed for the extreme conditions commonly encountered in transit applications.
Below, Federal-Mogul details the various performance features and benefits of each line in the portfolio:
Abex MQ Transit Block
• Provides quieter operation and excellent stopping power and lining wear in low- and high-floor buses
• Performance rating: FMVSS 121 – 26K (210 AL Factor) Meritor 14.5-in. W Brake
• Performance rating: FMVSS 121 – 28K (195 AL Factor) Meritor 16.5-in Cast Plus
Abex MC Combo Transit Block
• OEM approved combination lining
• Excellent stopping power and wear characteristics under stop-and-go conditions
• Preferred lining at major transit authorities
• Performance rating: FMVSS 121 – 26K (210 AL Factor)
Abex MAN Axle
• OEM approved and preferred by leading bus manufacturers
• Provides smooth, quiet braking and excellent lining and drum wear
• Formulated for low-floor bus applications (FMSI 4656 and 4657)
Abex EX
• OEM approved, single friction lining for highway coaches
• Provides excellent lining life and drum compatibility
• Performance rating: FMVSS 121 – 26K (210 AL Factor)
• Formulated for range of transit applications (FMSI 4228, 4398, 4541 and 4592)
Abex MX
• Single friction transit lining for highway coaches
• Provides reliable stopping power and good lining and drum life
Abex Air Disc Brake
• Engineered to meet the needs of each application
• Provide exceptional performance in over-the-road and stop-and-go applications
• Formulated to deliver long life and reduced rotor wear
• OE-style or patented cast iron back plate retention system (application specific)
• Includes complete hardware kit
For additional information regarding Abex commercial friction products, contact your Abex friction supplier click on the “Aftermarket Solutions” link at www.federalmogul.com.
