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" 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 )
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
of road testing has been performed . " With the removal of copper and nickel in sinter products , and antimony in ceramic compounds , another friction material has been required to enable an improved brake performance . SBS Better Brakes is based on a + 60 % iron-based compound formula . The rest consists of various different types of binders and fibers . " Macro-economic trend forecasts by the World Bank
in Washington D . C . show that , as a resource , the price of iron is far more stable - being the most abundant element , by mass , in the Earth . The cost of raw materials are a major part of the production and enduser price inflation that the brakes industry has been suffering in the past two or more years . " So , it is clear that transitioning to iron , as our friction material of choice , will not only produce Better Brakes in environmental and sense of grip and performance stability throughout the temperature spectrum . This means that riders can expect a 1:1 responsiveness between lever grip and speed reduction ." The new compound has been designed to maintain performance , even in intense brake situations . The average commuter most often brakes in a disc heat spectrum of between 100 - 300 degrees - the
" improved fade performance "
average rider can expect a consistent braking experience throughout the ride and throughout the heat range . They can also expect an improved performance in the beginning and throughout the ride , despite the brake system getting heated . Riders will also get an improved grip feeling and an improved initial bite when braking . Referencing the new law and the improvements that its research and development has produced , the SBS ' Better Brakes ' brand name will also see a new generation of packaging introduced to differentiate the new product from the old , with the addition of a symbolic " Better Brakes " icon to its packaging . For buyer and vendor convenience , the product
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