BENDIX BW7543 Leaflet
Market Competitors
Upgrade From
Compares To*
Meritor
®
MG2L
EG2, MG2
Abex
®
VL23, 6149
685
Fras-le
523
555
Marathon
MV23
HS23
Stemco
®
Horizon SP23
Vista HP
BrakePro
®
BP23
CM18
FleetPride OTR
®
Green
Red
TruckPro Armada
AR3
AR4
Haldex
N/A
GH Series (GH 3023 FF)
GBC
®
GB 20K STD
GB 23K Prem. (Gold)
* These frictions are listed for reference only. The appropriate friction varies by application.
For assistance in selecting the appropriate friction for your application, talk to your Bendix account manager
or call 1-800-AIR-BRAKE (1-800-247-2725), Option 2, and speak to a member of the Bendix Tech Team. Visit us
online at www.foundationbrakes.com.
Performance Characteristics
BA230
Affordable, standard
grade friction with
excellent value for
heavy duty
applications.
Bendix
®
Advanced
23K Linings
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0
Bendix
®
Advanced BA230
Friction tested and certified by the brake experts at Bendix.
As a premier supplier to the OEMs, with standard position at Kenworth
®
, Peterbilt
®
, Volvo
®
and
Mack
®
and an option at International
®
and Daimler Trucks North America. Much more than a friction
manufacturer or brake shoe reliner, we are a full brake system supplier with unparalleled knowledge
of the brake system, making us uniquely qualified to develop brake products to exacting standards.
of the brake system, making us uniquely qualified to develop brake products to exacting standards.
In our quest to deliver the highest quality brake linings, Bendix goes beyond industry standard
friction tests to conduct our own proprietary procedures on four in-house dynamometers. With
the full range of Bendix
friction tests to conduct our own proprietary procedures on four in-house dynamometers. With
the full range of Bendix
®
linings – from OE linings and high performance solutions to meet reduced
stopping distance requirements, to premium aftermarket and economy grade friction – you can
always be confident you’re getting more. More performance. More service life. More value.
always be confident you’re getting more. More performance. More service life. More value.
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For more information, call 1‑800‑AIR‑BRAKE (1‑800‑247‑2725)
or visit www.foundationbrakes.com today.
or visit www.foundationbrakes.com today.
Bendix
®
Basic Friction
• Excellent value at an
economical price
• Good wear and
• Good wear and
consistent performance
under normal operating
conditions, in low- to
mid-range temperatures
Bendix
®
Advanced Friction
•
Performs in higher
temperatures with
less fade
•
Improved wear
characteristics in more
demanding applications
•
Lower total cost of
ownership
•
Includes RSD solutions
Bendix
®
OE Friction
• The safest, highest
performing option for
maintaining your vehicle
• Engineered to meet
• Engineered to meet
the demands of
OE certification
• Includes RSD solutions
• Includes RSD solutions
BA230 is part of the Bendix
®
Advanced Category of Friction. Learn More: