The brake shoes are two metal bands placed inside a drum (a metal cylinder) that turns with the wheel. They are connected to hydraulic cylinders controlled by oil pressure. When you press the brake pedal, the oil pressure causes the cylinders to push the shoes against the sides of the drum, resulting in the braking action. When the pedal is released, the return springs return the brake shoes to their initial, or “rest”, position.

The drum braking system is:

• less reactive than a disc system, it has less promptness of effectiveness;
• more effective on vehicles of considerable weight, it is the braking system used for heavy vehicles;
• less expensive to build and maintain than the disc version;
• more durable over time.

Alltech S.r.l. markets a vast range of brake linings and brake shoes, both bare and complete with brake pads. The dedicated catalog, available on the website and available for online viewing or download, lists all the key features of each individual item.

The proposed solutions guarantee all applications on different types of braking systems and can be mounted on commercial and industrial vehicles from major manufacturers.

Brake shoe kits for commercial and industrial vehicles
Alltech S.r.l. sells complete kits designed to simplify every maintenance operation as much as possible and guarantee maximum support to workshops.

Alltech S.r.l. customer support
Our technical and sales staff are always ready to offer advice and answer any questions regarding the technical requirements of each product and the related installation procedures.