Marathon Brake released a new, premium-grade HeatStar20 brake lining, rated for 20,000-pound axle loads.

Part of Marathon's flagship premium HeatStar line, HS20 is a versatile, high performance premium brake lining designed to provide the long service life. The linings are ideal for a wide range of over-the-road hauling applications, says the company.

Marathon's HeatStar20 formulation provides a long-life friction material that lowers your cost per mile and reduces overall brake maintenance costs. HS20 meets federal regulations for brake effectiveness, fade and recovery in accordance with FMVSS 121 test procedure.

Marathon's HS20 features a Hi-Density friction formulation, designed to improve your bottom line through better performance and fewer maintenance headaches.

Hi-density friction improves the lining's ability to efficiently handle heat, which is the most critical component in a friction material's fade, recovery and wear.

Higher density friction materials are capable of holding more heat energy, allowing for more efficient heat dissipation. Additionally, the Marathon Hi-Density formula provides a stronger structural integrity, making linings less likely to crack in service as well improved resistance to brake fade and water fade.