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Motorcycle braking

Author: John Mmorris
by John Mmorris
Posted: Apr 24, 2020

MetalGear Brake Discs are renowned for being a premium quality braking component. Since 2003, MetalGear has developed a reputation for producing a product and service that gives mechanics confidence and peace of mind when choosing MetalGear.All kinds of brake discs / rotors come out of our workshop. We've developed over 1000 solid discs and over 300 floating disc variations catering for all types of motorcycles and ATV's. Going further we have also increased manufacturing tolerances to exceed OEM making us a preference in the Japanese and European markets.So here's a walkthrough the different styles of brake discs we produce.Solid Brake DiscsThe most common style of brake disc. These can vary in size drastically and will most commonly be found on the rear of a motorcycle with larger sizes found on the front. Especially for the larger sized discs the precision and material consistency is crucial for a long lasting brake disc.Floating Brake DiscsThe two piece construction of floating discs allows for greater heat expenditure under heavier braking loads. There's more than meets the eye when it comes to this style of brake disc as additional tolerances and quality checks are needed throughout the grinding, machining and assembly process to guarantee they will serve until their wear limit. Some carriers will come in either steel or alloy using our own preferred washer and rivet system suited to carrier material and outer thickness.Heritage Brake DiscsThose were the days! For the owners lucky enough to hold onto those gems from the 60's-90's we have you covered. We pride ourselves on a comprehensive range that also caters for the older classics so don't stress if that brake disc wear limit is fast approaching. Our solid offset discs in particular have developed quite the reputation in Europe and UK particularly amongst the CB, RD and KZ communities. Refurbishment DiscsNot all discs are simple which is why we offer a specialty refurbishment service particularly those for the older rivetted set up. You can spot these by the part number with a '-K' a at the end e.g. 20-135-K. The process is quite extensive so we like to make a full examination of your current discs before bringing them back to life with a new braking surface, reconditioned carrier and our own bolt system replacing the rivets. For more information see our refurbishment page to learn more. DIAMOND-CUT is an innovative manufacturing process resulting in a visibly higher sprocket quality than was ever possible on standard milled sprockets. Special tooling guarantees a super accurate cutting surface. At the same time the material is highly condensed in the area of the teeth flanges, so that in many cases additional heat treatment is no longer necessary. All sprockets are made from the best German steel to obtain a continued high quality product. 25% higher degrees of hardness in the teeth flanges50% better surface smoothness and therefore particularly quietFront Sprockets with tolerance of overall diameter and wobble of below 0.2mmRear Sprockets with tolerance of overall diameter and wobble of below 0.2mm FRONT SPROCKETS?ESJOT front sprockets were specially developed for the high OEM requirements and are one of the best sprockets on the market worldwide. A special steel, a high-quality case hardening as well as a precise teeth provide an extraordinarily high strength and durability - optimally suitable for the wear-intensive conditions in all areas.High-strength steel.Prepared on CNC machines. Modern broaching machines guarantee an exact fit on the drive shaft.Parts are hardened after machining.Plane and concentricity accuracy less than 0.1mm.100% Made in Germany.OEM Quality.FRONT SPROCKET SPORT (S)Weight optimisation through lightening bores and additional grooves.Specially optimized for the racing sector.No negative effects on mileage despite maximum weight reduction.High-strength steel.Prepared on CNC machines.Modern broaching machines guarantee an exact fit on the drive shaft.Parts are hardened after machining.Plane and concentricity accuracy less than 0.1mm.100% Made in Germany.OEM Quality.

MetalGear International Pty Ltd is an Australian company which specialises in the manufacturing and distribution of high quality motorcycle brake parts, operating out of Brendale (North of Brisbane) since 2003.

With 40 years of experience in all fields of the motorcycle industry, our knowledge in engineering and technical expertise is reflected in the quality and our extensive range of motorcycle Brake Discs and Brake Pads.

MetalGear has become one of the highest quality manufacturers in motorcycle Brake Discs and Brake Pads in the world, we pride ourselves with the accuracy of workmanship, the attention to detail in the manufacturing process and service to our customers.

MetalGear take your safety as a motorcycle rider seriously, the tolerances of our Brake Discs exceed expectations and we are proud to supply a premium quality product our customers can rely on.

In our online catalogue you will find the exact description of each street bike, dirt bike, scooter and quad/ATV, from 1965 to today's models. Our range of motorcycle brake disc rotors and brake pads is one of the largest in the world.

Please contact us if you have any questions about our products and services or if you are looking for a dealer near you.

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Jill leads risk assessment analysis and wealth planning processes for Trilogy Wealth Advisors. She is a regular speaker on financial planning issues, and the co-author of the book, “Building a High-End Financial Services Practice,” published by Bloom

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