" similar wear profile and an overall improved sense of grip and performance stability "
design cycles , these changes will have far reaching beneficial effects ." From SBS ' point of view , the first products to transition into ' SBS Better Brakes ' specifications are HF , HS and MS . " Due to the performance characteristics in the new Better Brakes SP-series ( similar to those of the Better Brakes HS ), it has been decided to merge the two types into one . The SP compound can , as of 2023 , be referred to with the equivalent HS product code . The merger of the two product-series is expected to be complete by Q3 2023 . " Next in line in the transition plan , by mid-2023 , is the transition of RQ and CT products , followed by the transition of LS products and in 2024 , SI products ." At EICMA Thomas told AMD that the SBS R & D team had been working on the new formula since 2015 - in close collaboration with both research partners and validation institutions . The development phase has included more than 480 compound variations being developed and tested to where only the best formula has been selected . In testing , more than 1,000 dyno tests and 50,000 km ( over 31,000 mph )
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HF ceramic replacement compound for bikes with non-sintered pads |
MS high-performance upgraded sintered compound for maxi-scooters from 250 ccm and up |
performance terms , but also result in more stable end-user pricing in the long run . " SBS Better Brakes have been shown to deliver improved stopping power and better maneuverability in emergency situations . The metallics in the
" improved stopping power "
compounds enable an improved coefficient of friction that results in a more efficient brake grip throughout the braking cycle . The effect is an improved stopping power equivalent to between 9 and 12 % in brake length terms . " Riders can expect a similar wear profile and an overall improved
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