Based near Barcelona, Spanish brake and cable specialist J. Juan celebrated its 50th anniversary last year. Fast forward to the 21st century, and in 2011 it established Braktec, a specialist off-road brake and clutch products brand following its acquisition of Spanish manufacturer AJP Industrial's brake systems division.
Thanks to the J. Juan design and manufacturing pedigree, Braktec celebrated its first Trials World Championship within two years, and EICMA last year saw the company introduce a number of important new product initiatives.
Closely associated with trials and off-road brands such as Ossa, Montessa, Ducati (Mototrans), Sanglas (Yamaha) and others, the AJP deal was the foundation for the launch of Braktec as a brand platform for growth driven by new manufacturing technology and new product designs.
The new mono block 4-piston caliper seen here is said to deliver significantly improved braking power and response in a service-friendly, durable design specified to meet the rigours of trials riding.
The company is a regular fixture at Trials, Enduro and Motocross World Championships (and at the Dakar Rally), and the company is also well known for its durable, fatigue-reducing precision hydraulic clutch system components.
Their new height-adjustable, lighter weight, super-strong clutch and brake lever assemblies and master cylinders are said to produce increased power and improved response, requiring reduced braking and gear change effort in all temperatures.
The company says that their testing has shown "100 percent reliability" for a system that is said to be entirely maintenance-free. It is delivered fully assembled, ready for installation and is available with a choice of anodised lever, master cylinder and reservoir cap colours.
BRAKTEC/J. JUAN
www.braktec.com
