
from Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC
heavy duty brake linings

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brake linings
ependable stopping power, good fade and recovery characteristics and
overall performance. These are the most important issues governing brake lining
performance, and VIPro
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all. Manufactured by Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC for VIPAR Heavy Duty, the
VIPro family of friction materials is “The Professional’s Choice” for heavy duty braking.
The VIPro family of brake linings offers a variety of friction materials to best suit your application.
Heavy duty linings are available in both a standard and premium material rated at a 20,000 lb. axle
load, and also a premium lining rated at a 23,000 lb. axle load. VIPro linings are asbestos-free
and designed for use in over-the-road, general hauling and severe duty or heavier-than-standard
applications. All VIPro materials meet or exceed F.M.V.S.S. 121 inertia dynamometer testing
standards.
20K Standard
™
“The Professional’s Choice” friction materials address them
A standard grade 20,000 pound axle rated friction material.
The VIPro 20K Standard lining provides consistent
performance in day-to-day continuous service markets
using single axles up to a maximum of 20,000 lbs. and
tandem axles up to a maximum of 40,000 lbs. G.A.W.R.
The VIPro 20K Standard is ideally suited for light- &
medium-duty applications. Unlike other economy linings,
VIPro 20K Standard lining is manufactured using only
virgin materials assuring consistent performance.
The VIPro 20K Standard lining exhibits good wear
and fade characteristics making it ideal for dry freight,
inter-modal leasing, and general highway hauling. VIPro
20K standard meets or exceeds all F.M.V.S.S. 121
testing criteria.
Good stopping power
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Good fade characteristics
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Good lining life
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Brake Fade Brake RecoveryBrake Retardation
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20K Premium
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A premium 20,000 pound axle rated friction material.
The VIPro™ “The Professional’s Choice” 20K Premium
lining provides excellent performance in demanding
highway applications and in mountainous terrain. The
VIPro 20K Premium lining is a multi-application, all
makes lining for single axles up to a maximum of 20,000
lbs. and tandem axles up to a maximum of 40,000 lbs.
G.A.W.R.
The VIPro 20K Premium lining exhibits very low
thermal expansion (swell and growth), quiet operation,
Brake Fade Brake RecoveryBrake Retardation
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superior lining life and has excellent thermal stability.
VIPro 20K Premium meets or exceeds all F.M.V.S.S. 121
testing criteria.
Excellent lining life
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Quiet operation
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Long drum life
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Low expansion characteristics
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A premium 23,000 pound axle rated friction material.
The VIPro 23K Premium lining is a medium to high
friction formulation which provides excellent stopping
power. It is a multi-application lining for single axle
applications up to a maximum of 23,000 lbs. and tandem
axles up to 46,000 lbs. G.A.W.R.
The VIPro 23K Premium lining is engineered to resist
fade and remain stable under demanding applications
that require a 23,000 lb. G.A.W.R. lining material. The
VIPro 23K Premium lining assures minimal fade, excellent
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23K Premium
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recovery , quiet operation and stable performance. VIPro
23K Premium meets or exceeds all F.M.V.S.S. 121 testing
criteria.
Excellent lining life
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Quiet operation
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Long drum life
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Excellent fade resistance
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COMPETITIVE CR OSS REFERENCE
®
ABEX
BENDI X
BRAKEPR O
CARLISLE
FRAS-LE
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™
®
®
HALDEX ® /MIDLAND ™ /
GREYR OCK
®
Maximum GA WR
20,000 23,000
Standard
VIPro 20K
Standard
6014
6085
S ilver
Premium
VIPro 20K
Premium
6008
6166
Blue* Re d*
S ilver Supreme*
CM16 CM16/CM18
MB20 MB21
550 555
2017 2008
2015
3008
*
Premium
VIPro 23K
Premium
6149/685
CM18/CM20
MB23
556
2016
Severe Service
Bendix
Gold
SDA-6098
697
Gold*
CM22A1
557
2020
3020
MARA THON
®
MH
DB
FL OE
UB
MERIT OR
®
MG 1
MG2L MG2
MA310
TMD ® COBREQ
090 102
110
334
*Performance of friction will vary based on vehicle type, load, terrain, and driver. Cross reference information
is provided as a reference only and not indicative of equal performance characteristic.
Note: Information compiled from various industry sources. The GAWR for each friction material may vary depending on
the AL factor. Bendix does not make any inference to FMSI testing results for the above non-Bendix linings.
Maximum GAWR based on 16
*Designates OE Materials.
1
/2" x 7" Drive and Trailer applications.
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