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Carlisle Launches EL121 Disc Brakes for Improved Performance and Wear Life

(MEDINA, OH, September 12, 2023) – Carlisle Brake & Friction is excited to announce the launch of EL121 Disc Brake Pads for mine haul truck applications. The new product series will be named Extended Life, or the EL Series, and EL121 will be the first friction formulation of the series to launch.

Carlisle’s EL121 Series friction material nearly doubles the service life of front-axle, mine haul truck brake pads. The result is increased equipment uptime, and reduced maintenance costs when utilizing the OEM calipers and rotors.  

Autonomous haul trucks experience higher pad temperatures, which drive elevated pad wear from increased braking cycles as the retarder and the service brake are applied. EL121 features a highly wear-resistant friction material blend that provides extended brake pad life with consistent and fade-resistant braking performance. EL121 is the ideal solution for today’s autonomous mine haul trucks (may also be used in manned mine haul trucks for increased performance and longevity).

“We understand that mine operators need to keep their haul trucks on the job and not in the shop for brake service. Our latest innovation allows for up to double the service life of the front-axle mine haul truck brake pads and are a will-fit replacement to existing OEM pads.  These were thoroughly lab tested as well as field tested on Komatsu 830E-1 trucks,” said Ron Ratell, Product Line Director Friction Products at Carlisle Brake & Friction. 
 
EL121 friction has been dyno tested to replicate the application and is proven to deliver an innovative, high-energy material to meet market needs. EL121 disc brake pads also feature an industry-proven mechanical retention system with backing plate technology designed for superior bonding and durability, capable of withstanding abusive conditions in even the harshest Off-Highway environments.

Carlisle’s EL121 Series disc brake pads are available now through authorized Carlisle dealers and distributors. To learn more, visit https://www.carlislecbf.com/products/brake-friction/disc-brake-pads/off-highway-disc-brake-pads/el. To locate an authorized Carlisle dealer near you, search our online distributor listing https://www.carlislecbf.com/support/find-a-distributor. 
 
About Carlisle Brake & Friction
Carlisle Brake & Friction is a globally recognized leader in the development and manufacture of highly innovative brake and friction system solutions to service a diverse range of motion control applications. The comprehensive nature of Carlisle’s brake system expertise includes hydraulic control products, industrial brake assemblies, wet and dry friction material for brake, clutch, and transmission applications as well as aftermarket replacement products. Our full-system product offering, supported by our industry-experience staff of experts, provides our customers with brake system solutions that set them apart from their competition. www.carlislecbf.com