HDM Fleet Duty Brake Pads: Value and Performance

     Choosing between the often conflicting claims about what the best disc brake pads are for your application can be a difficult and confusing task. All the major brake manufacturers have different levels of product with often just a general comment on what they are and what the intended application is. Beyond that, there are literally hundreds of other brands selling product from all over the world with hardly any government oversight as to the quality or performance of the products. The consequences of the wrong choice can be excessive noise, unsightly brake dust, shortened rotor life, longer stopping distances, and additional repair or replacement expenses.

HDM 7654-D786

     Phoenix Friction's HDM disc pad line is engineered to address the consumer or fleet that is looking for a pad that will allow the entire brake system to achieve the lowest cost per mile and maintain a high level of brake safety when vehicles are operating in extreme conditions.  The cost of the pad versus the number of times the brakes will need to be changed (including related parts like rotors, calipers, seals, hardware, and labor) is the true measure of value in a commercial brake product. Other issues such as the effect on the environment can also impact the decision making, which is why we do not have any copper in our brake pads.

     So what makes our pads so special? The first thing you should know is that they are made right here in the USA! We do this so that we can maintain consistent product and ingredient control.  All of our pads are produced to our proprietary formula where each ingredient is selected to yield the best impact on overall pad performance and value. The type of steel fibers, resins, carbon, and other ingredients have been tested in real world applications for many millions of miles. Compared to traditional replacement pads, our HDM Fleet pads can operate at temperatures up to 1000 degrees without significant friction fade or loss. All of our HDM disc pads are integrally molded using a Positive Mold Technology to a specially treated backing plate. These pads can withstand extremely high shear loads so that pad separation is never an issue in the field. Slots and chamfers are added as per Original Equipment specifications.  Every set is also electrostatically powder coated for protection from corrosion.

     If you would like to know more about our pads or you are interested in a fleet quotation, give us a jingle at 877-570-5630.

Here are some of our more popular disc brake part numbers:

HDM 7108-D184, HDM 7141-D224, HDM 7142-D225, HDM 7654-D786, HDM 7655-D786

Acura and Honda Stage 2,3, & 4 clutch kits

We have in stock and available through our website the popular clutch kits for 1990-2002 Acura CL and Honda Accord and Prelude vehicles with 2.2L or 2.3L engines.  We show both the engine torque and horsepower ratings for each performance level.  All of our ratings are conservative to allow occasional severe demands to be handled without concern [such as towing a six horse trailer up Pike's Peak - just kidding :) ].  The kits are:

OE Level:   08-014        Organic, ETC = 160, HP = 175
Stage 2:    08-014.2K    Kevlar, ETC = 185, HP = 200
Stage 3:    08-014.3C    Ceramic, ETC = 225, HP = 250
Stage 4:    08-014.4      Organic, ETC = 250, HP = 275

The Stage 4 kit uses a high clamp load cover along with higher quality woven friction material.

So stop by and visit us.  Use the Year, Make, Model lookup to find the exact products you need.

Till next time, Lou.

Ford Solid Flywheel Conversion kits

We have the Ford Conversion kits on our newly relaunched website. These kits will convert your clutch setup from the OE dual mass flywheel configuration to the solid flywheel kit. The coverage on these kits is from the stock 530 lb-ft., 275hp up to 800 lb.ft., 425hp units. The stock conversion kit is 07-154CK. Links are provided in the related products section to the other performance options.  If you have already converted to the solid flywheel, start with 07-154.  Valeo style units are also available if you have already converted to a Valeo style flywheel.