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news ROOM distinguished the compounds of its pads by the colour of the backing plates - an almost universal industry practice now . The 1980s also saw Galfer stepping up its race participation , getting involved in events such as the 24h of Montjuïc , the AGV Criteriums , the SuperPrestigio , the Promotion championships and the Spanish championships . In the 80s its collaboration with JJCobas was key for both parties , with the development of the first pad and disc brake system , for a trial motorcycle with the rider Toni Gorgot , and with the first World Championship title for Galfer , won by Alex Crivillé in 1989 in the 125 cc class . In 1992 Galfer USA was founded to supply brake products to the American continent . Manufacturing began of stainless steel brake discs , and in 1998 Galfer collaborated in the development of the first brake discs and pads for mountain bikes , with the Magura Gustav M . Galfer secured ISO

' 95 world titles in motorcycling and cycling '

9001 quality management system for the manufacture of all brake products , and in 1999 Emilio Alzamora won the World Championship title in the 125 cc class with Galfer . Then , with the dawn of the new century , the 2000s saw Galfer ' s R & D department continuing its now

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