Shims are one of the key elements of a brake pad’s structure which dampens vibration and prevents brake squeal. The previous method of manufacturing required many different presses and the process itself was complicated. Based on the solutions provided by our machinery partner, Bruderer (Swiss manufacturer of industrial machinery), the R&D Department at Lumag has developed a new method of shim manufacture.

Lumag purchased and has implemented a new production line for shims. It is composed of a BSTA 510 press and peripheral devices: decolier unit which straightens the tape of material on machine input, automatic receipt, packaging and labeling.

„Apart from the dampening of vibration and the prevention of brake squeal, shims also offer expanded thermal insulation properties by providing an additional barrier against excessive heating of the brake caliper and brake fluid. Shims are one of the key elements in a brake pads structure, and are usually made using metal plate of thin thickness (approximately 0,4 mm) which is covered , on one side or both sides, by a thin layer (approximately 0.15 mm) of rubber. Another key property is additional vibration damping provided by the multi-layer elements resulting from the adhesion of the metal and rubber. The addition of shims to a brake pad is an expensive solution which may increase production costs by 10-20%, which is why not every manufacturer of brake pads uses it. Breck brake pads are equipped with shims covering 90% of the range” – Tomasz Orłowski, R&D manager.

Very reliable product which have been sold on numerous aftermarkets and OE since dozens of years.

Our in-house laboratory develops formulas enabling us to manufacture long-life, heavy-duty products, featuring high braking efficiency within a broad range of temperature, speed and load. It is possible thanks to strict tests run on devices simulating real-life use conditions and on test vehicles.

A cutting-edge testing station coupled with the passion and enthusiasm of a close-knit team of engineers enables us to accept even the most challenging projects. It is thanks to this combination that we have managed to successfully develop friction materials meeting OEM requirements and launch their mass production.

Our products are featured by:

• Functioning in high temperatures
• Hardness
• Braking efficiency and fading
• Friction coefficient
• Quiet brakes
• Greencoat

Perfect match for Breck brake pads

The installation of brake pads and brake discs of the same brand ensures that optimal operational parameters are achieved, providing high level of safety and driving comfort.

BRECK brake discs feature:

• Higher resistance to deformation thanks to the use of cast iron resistant to high temperature;
• Quiet brake operation ensured by the right stiffness limiting the generation of uncomfortable vibro-acoustic phenomena during braking;
• High level of driving comfort thanks to high manufacturing quality based on very high precision machining.
• Quick and simple assembly – the disc is ready to be installed right out of the box, as the degreasing process has been eliminated by coating the disc.

The manufacture of BRECK brake discs is based on cutting-edge technologies. One of them is the special-purpose environmentally-friendly GEOMET ® coating, which eliminates the need of degreasing during assembly and offers increased resistance to corrosion in comparison to uncoated discs.
 

Shims are one of the key elements of a brake pad’s structure which dampens vibration and prevents brake squeal. The previous method of manufacturing required many different presses and the process itself was complicated. Based on the solutions provided by our machinery partner, Bruderer (Swiss manufacturer of industrial machinery), the R&D Department at Lumag has developed a new method of shim manufacture.

Lumag purchased and has implemented a new production line for shims. It is composed of a BSTA 510 press and peripheral devices: decolier unit which straightens the tape of material on machine input, automatic receipt, packaging and labeling.

„Apart from the dampening of vibration and the prevention of brake squeal, shims also offer expanded thermal insulation properties by providing an additional barrier against excessive heating of the brake caliper and brake fluid. Shims are one of the key elements in a brake pads structure, and are usually made using metal plate of thin thickness (approximately 0,4 mm) which is covered , on one side or both sides, by a thin layer (approximately 0.15 mm) of rubber. Another key property is additional vibration damping provided by the multi-layer elements resulting from the adhesion of the metal and rubber. The addition of shims to a brake pad is an expensive solution which may increase production costs by 10-20%, which is why not every manufacturer of brake pads uses it. Breck brake pads are equipped with shims covering 90% of the range” – Tomasz Orłowski, R&D manager.

Very reliable product which have been sold on numerous aftermarkets and OE since dozens of years.

Our in-house laboratory develops formulas enabling us to manufacture long-life, heavy-duty products, featuring high braking efficiency within a broad range of temperature, speed and load. It is possible thanks to strict tests run on devices simulating real-life use conditions and on test vehicles.

A cutting-edge testing station coupled with the passion and enthusiasm of a close-knit team of engineers enables us to accept even the most challenging projects. It is thanks to this combination that we have managed to successfully develop friction materials meeting OEM requirements and launch their mass production.

Our products are featured by:

• Functioning in high temperatures
• Hardness
• Braking efficiency and fading
• Friction coefficient
• Quiet brakes
• Greencoat