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references ( e . g . 706HS or 146MS ) will remain as they were . " The SBS Better Brakes icon consists of three elements : water symbolized by the waves , the nature symbolized by the green leaf and the text . The waves symbolize the improved environmental footprint the new compound has in water use and reservoir terms .

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COPPER ( for sintered brake pads )
NICKEL ( for sintered brake pads )
ANTIMONY ( for ceramic brake pads )
HS sinter designed for modern highperformance , sport , big touring and adventure bikes
The leaf symbolizes the raw nature that benefits from the cleaner riding being produced and , towards the implementation of the European Commission ' s Green Deal ( designed to prevent packaging waste ), SBS is evaluating advised material analysis , and before January 1st , 2025 a new packaging type will be announced ." The Brake Manufacturers Council has adopted the LeafMark to inform customers whether a brake pad meets the Better Brakes standards . The darker the
HF ceramic designed for commuters , generalpurpose street and cruiser bikes
leaf , the more levels of compliance the brake pad meets :
LeafMark of the Brake Manufacturers Council
· Level A : limits levels of asbestos , cadmium , chromium , lead and mercury .
· Level B : includes all the requirements of Level A , with copper levels reduced to less than 5 % by weight .
· Level N : includes all requirements . SBS Better Brakes have received a Level N certification in a Brake Friction Material Environmental Certification performed by LINK under approval of AMECA . The analysis was carried out in Q2 2022 .
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