At AirVenture, Matco presented new DuraWear and UltraWear components which provide an upgrade to their standard brake discs and pads while maintaining the same pricing. This is the result of a collaboration with Matco’s new parent company NMG Aerospace.
UltraWear brake discs and pads add a sintered lining with a coated brake disc, creating their highest level of performance. There is a minimal increase in pricing with the UltraWear line, but final prices aren’t currently available. The UltraWear discs can be paired with with standard brake pads or the upgraded options, giving a mix-and-match approach to various requirements.
Both choices offer longer brake wear with minimal fade, create a package that requires less maintenance as well as providing better stopping power, translating into improved safety as well as being kind to your wallet.
There are a handful of options available when it comes down to picking what will keep your homebuilt on the ground, and it is nice to see interest and development to improve the choices.
For more information: https://www.nmgaerospace.com/matco-als/
Needing to change my Matco brake liners/pads right now. Too bad I can’t wait for the new materials to be available.