Marathon

Marathon Brake has established itself as a highly respected leader in the industry, as evidenced by our loyal customers and strong partnerships with distributors and fleets. Marathon uses cutting-edge materials, processes, and equipment to manufacture our brake linings, ensuring that you receive reliable products exactly when you need them.

Marathon Brake Systems  > Products

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20K GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating):

GL20 Green Leaf Technology – Marathon’s R&D group developed Green Leaf GL20 to provide fleets an environmentally friendly option for a standard quality friction material. Ideal for over-the-road freight, general hauling  and other applications that do not require a severe service product. With excellent stopping power and resistance to fade, GL20 meets Federal regulations in accordance with FMVSS121 test procedure and is rated for 20,000 lb axle loads.

MV20 Marathon Value – Marathon MV20 standard grade linings are made from an asbestos-free friction material developed specifically for the price sensitive buyer. MV20 is a standard grade brake lining that meets the requirements of FMVSS 121 dynamometer testing standards at 20,000 lbs. MV20 is designed for use on trucks, tractors, and trailers operating in general freight and on-highway applications that do not require a severe service lining.

FleetStar FS20 – Marathon’s Fleet Star FS20 lining is a premium quality material designed to deliver dependable stopping power with a long lining life. Ideal for over-the-road freight, general hauling and other standard heavy-duty vocations that do not require a severe service lining. With excellent stopping power and resistance to fading, FS20 meets Federal regulations in accordance with FMVSS 121 test procedure and is rated for 20,000 lb axle loads. In addition, FS20 meets NHTSA requirements for reduced stopping distance (RSD).

HS20 Heat Star – The other member of our flagship Heat Star family is HS20, a premium, OE approved, long life friction material that will lower your cost per mile and reduce overall brake maintenance costs. HS20 is a versatile and high performance lining ideal for a variety of over-the-road hauling applications. This proven formulation easily meets Federal regulations for brake effectiveness, fade and recovery in accordance with FMVSS 121 test procedure and is rated for 20,000 lb axle loads. In addition, HS20 meets NHTSA requirements for reduced stopping distance (RSD).

23K GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating):

GL23 Green Leaf Technology – Marathon’s R&D group developed Green Leaf GL23 to provide fleets an environmentally friendly option for a standard quality friction material. GL23 is appropriate for use on applications such as liquid tanker and grain, as well as general over-the-road hauling for both tractors and trailers. GL23 delivers dependable stopping power with excellent wear characteristics and is a formulation that easily meets Federal regulations in accordance with FMVSS 121 test procedure and is rated for 23,000 lb axle loads.

MV23 Marathon Value – Marathon MV23 standard grade linings meet the requirements of FMVSS 121 dynamometer testing standards at 23,000 lbs. MV23 is designed for price sensitive fleets that require a 23,000 lb material. MV23 is also suited for low powered brake systems that require a more aggressive lining.

FleetStar FS23 – Marathon created FS23 for fleet operators looking for a premium quality friction material to use on applications like liquid tanker, grain, cement, or standard duty refuse, as well as general over-the-road hauling. FS23 delivers dependable stopping power with excellent wear characteristics and is a formulation that easily meets Federal regulations in accordance with FMVSS 121 test procedures and is rated for 23,000 lb axle loads.

First Line OE FLOE – Marathon engineered FLOE to meet OE standards and for tough applications like liquid tanker, grain, cement, or standard duty refuse, as well as over-the-road hauling. FLOE delivers excellent stopping power and resistance to fade. FLOE is a proven formulation that easily meets Federal regulations in accordance with FMVSS 121 test procedure and is rated for 23,000 lb axle loads.

HeatStar HS – Heat Star is a proven, premium lining formulation designed to provide fleets with a brake lining delivering excellent service life in a variety of demanding vocational environments. Heat Star is rated for 23,000 lb axle loads, making it ideal for the unique stopping requirements of tough applications like liquid tanker, grain, cement or standard duty refuse, as well as over-the-road hauling.

Severe Duty:

Metallic Brass Combo – Marathon developed its combination brake block to be the industry leader in lining life and stopping power. Featuring our proven Heat Star organic and semi-metallic materials, MBC linings handle the high heat commonly found in severe duty applications like coal hauling or refuse collection. MBC easily meets Federal regulations for brake effectiveness, fade and recovery in accordance with FMVSS 121 test procedure and is rated for 23,000 lb axle loads.

Metallic Brass Single – Marathon developed MBS brake linings to address the most severe duty braking requirements. This semi-metallic friction material provides high temperature stability and therefore consistent stopping power in even the toughest applications. This long life brake lining easily meets Federal regulations for brake effectiveness, fade and recovery in accordance with FMVSS 121 test procedure and is rated for 23,000 lb axle loads.

Traction Stopper TS – Premium, organic Traction Stopper brake linings are designed to handle the high heat and extra-heavy loads found in refuse, concrete, logging, sand and gravel, oil delivery and other tough applications. TS linings provide dependable stopping power with a long service life. This friction material meets Federal regulations in accordance with F.M.V.S.S. 121 test procedure and is rated for 25,000 lb axle loads.

KVT Transit - OE Transit Approved KVT is specifically formulated to handle the high heat of multiple stopping of a city bus and the heavy-duty demands of a motor coach. KVT is an organic, non-asbestos brake lining that combines stopping power and quiet operation with a long lining life. KVT is a proven formulation easily meeting Federal regulations for brake effectiveness, fade and recovery in accordance with FMVSS 121 test procedure and is rated for 28,660 lb axle loads.

KVT Vocational – Marathon developed KVT brake linings to handle the high heat and heavy-duty demands of refuse, concrete, logging, sand and gravel, oil delivery, beverage transport and other tough applications. KVT is a premium, organic material rated for 25,000 lb axle loads that provides stopping power you can count on with a long service life. This versatile lining meets Federal regulations in accordance with FMVSS 121 test procedure for applications up to 25,000 lbs.

Brake Pads

DiskStar Highway Premium Pads – Marathon has expanded its DiscStar product line to address the continued growth of disc brakes in the heavy-duty market. Disc Star Highway Premium (DSHP) is a high performance commercial vehicle disc pad designed specifically for air disc brakes. DiscStar Highway Premium pads were created for on-highway truck, tractor steer and drive axles, motor coaches, and school buses. This premium low-metallic material is rated for 23,000 lbs. and provides long pad life, quiet stopping and high shear resistance.

DiskStar Transit Premium Pads – As the use of disc brakes continues to grow in the heavy-duty industry, Marathon now offers a high performance commercial vehicle disc pad, DiscStar Transit Premium (DSTP). Designed specifically for air disc brakes, Marathon’s DiscStar Transit Premium pads were created to handle the extreme conditions of transit and coach, as well as severe service applications like fire trucks, refuse and more. Formulated using Marathon’s severe service ceramic expertise, DiscStar disc pads exhibit less wear, more effective stopping power and high shear resistance.

DiskStar Severe Service Pads – As the use of disc brakes continues to grow in the heavy-duty industry, Marathon now offers a high performance commercial vehicle disc pad, DiscStar DSTP Severe Service. Designed specifically for air disc brakes, Marathon’s DiscStar DSTP Severe Service pads were created to handle the extreme conditions of severe duty disc brake applications like fire trucks, refuse and more. Formulated using Marathon’s severe service ceramic expertise, DiscStar brake pads exhibit less wear, more effective stopping power and high shear resistance.

DiskStar Semi-Metallic Pads – Marathon developed its premium DiscStar semi-metallic disc brake pads to address the severe duty braking requirements of a wide range of hydraulic disc brake applications. This semi-metallic friction material provides high temperature stability and therefore consistent stopping power for school buses, delivery trucks, utility trucks, tow trucks, shuttle buses and any application where stop-and-go service is the norm. DiscStar semi-metallic pads have been formulated to provide a long pad life, minimize rotor wear and ensure quiet operation.