In addition to the updated 15 strong line-up of Race, Street, Dirt, Touring, Cruiser and Scooter brake pads introduced for 2016 at last year’s EICMA, Italian brakes specialist Newfren has also updated its clutch plate product line.
Added to its Performance (formerly its Racing) and Standard lines of clutch plates, Newfren’s new Pro Race (QC) Series, which is their new fitment for racing clutch applications, features a new shape and new raw materials. Improved thermal, peeling and friction resistance have been achieved thanks to the new blend of cellulose, resins, carbon particles and other materials developed by Newfren for clutch use.
Offering improved torque and improved design of the friction path, Newfren say this new Race clutch guarantees improved performance, durability and reliability with reduced compression.
Also new for 2016 and specified for BMWs from the 1970s and up, their KW oil resistant clutch uses a brand new Newfren developed blend of Para-Aramid synthetic fibres that are noted for their outstanding strength-to-weight ratio, excellent wear characteristics and resistance to organic solvents and high temperatures - delivering a higher friction coefficient, better torque and improved durability.
Founded in the 1950s by Alessandro Barbero, the company is still in family ownership with Valter Barbero at the helm, and has just completed a 24-month multi-million Euro investment programme in new manufacturing technology at its 6,000 sq m facilty/10,000 sq m site at Cirie near Turin.
Products made there include brake shoes, backing plates, clutch plates and parts and brake discs and assemblies in addition to brake pads.
NEWFREN S.r.l.
www.newfren.com
