New compounds for road, sport and track; updated off-road pads
As one of the largest manufacturers of brake pads in the world with class leading R&D capabilities, SBS has introduced two new programmes for 2021 - a brand-new brake pad with increased braking power for road, sport and track use, and an updated compound for off-road use.
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| RST programme - brake pads with increased braking power for road, sport and track use. |
Featuring an "innovative new sintered compound specially developed for combined road, sport and track use, the new RST brake pad range fits the standard brake systems of high-performance bikes - either used for track riding or as a brake upgrade for sporty road use.
In fitment and application terms, the RST range is a straight replacement for SBS' popular RS pads range - but with "increased braking power and even better brake feel and control. Riders just have to be aware of a slightly increased bedding-in time compared to RS pads due to the increased durability".
The new RST brake pads include NRS hooks at the back plate securing an indestructible mechanical bonding. CSO Christel Munk Pedersen explains: "The inclusion of the NUCAP Retention System (NRS) is part of our commitment to going towards 100% NRS Safe in our whole product programme. It is the most advanced mechanical attachment technology with a zero-failure rate – just where we want to be."
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| For off-road competition use, the upgraded RSI compound handles extreme heat. |
The new RST range has been approved according to ECE R90, which is required for all replacement street brake pads throughout the European Union and in non-European countries that have adopted ECE regulations.
For off-road competition use, the upgraded RSI compound handles extreme heat. Tested for several years and developed with professional MX-GP rider Shaun Simpson, who says: "Braking is such an important part of racing off-road. I like to be in touch with the brakes and I ride a bit on the rear brakes, so it puts a lot of pressure into the system and the heat generated is just unbelievable. SBS has managed to handle this perfectly and I feel great on track using the upgraded RSI."
The RSI product range is a performance upgrade choice of MX-GP world championship, MX-GP and MX2 teams and riders. It is a sintered compound formulated for high thermal stability, powerful and predictable fade-free performance.
CSO Christel Munk Pedersen says: "The upgraded SBS off-road compound is dedicated to riders who ride professionally or in dry conditions. This upgrade is another part of our commitment to going towards 100% NRS Safe in our whole product programme."
NUCAP CEO Montu Khokhar comments: "The braking environment demands components that are capable of standing up to its violent vibration as well as incredible heating and cooling fluctuations. NRS Safe attachment is a mechanism that does not fail."
The SBS off-road programme also includes the SI compound for hobby use and the PSI for ATVs/UTVs. SBS has a model-lookup-widget and a compound selector at sbsbrakes.com.
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