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Cartersville, GA - October 12, 2016 - Marathon Brake Systems introduces DiscStar Highway Premium (DSHP) brake pads designed for air disc brake systems used in on-highway truck, tractor steer and drive axles and motor coach applications. DSHP is premium low-metallic friction…more>

Marathon's leadership position in the transit market continues with several part numbers available for the increasingly popular double decker buses from Alexander-Dennis. The front steer axles utilize DiscStar air disc pads and rear drive axles KVT brake linings. Learn…more>

Brown is a heavy hauler that has achieved exceptional results out of Marathon's Floe, high density, friction material. "Our operation is a demanding one! Marathon's material provides us with long lining life, exceptional braking confidence and low cost per mile savings,…more>

Achieving maximum life and safety from your friction material begins with its foundation... the brake shoe. Ensure the performance of your brake linings with a new brake shoe from Marathon. Our new shoes are manufactured and tested to the highest OEM standards. Learn More…more>

John Dunne the Canadian Sales Director for Marathon Brake Systems was on hand at the UAP ANNUAL SALES MEETING to accept the Vendor of the Year award from UAP Vice President Pierre Rachiele. UAP Canada is based in Montreal and is a division of Genuine Parts Corporation headquartered…more>

Prior to discovering Marathon Brake linings, my fleet had chronic issues with rust jacking leading to premature removal of the brake shoe. Although I tried many different brake products, nothing solved my problem. Once I found Marathon's Heat Star lining I was completely…more>

Black Diamond Leasing, LLC is a coal hauler in North Alabama and has been using Marathon brake lining for several years. "We use Marathon's 23k FLOE material. We have been thoroughly satisfied with it's performance. The brakes provide exceptional stopping power, yet are…more>

Marathon Brake is proud to announce the expansion of their family of Universal Block (UB) brake linings. Effective August 1, Marathon will offer an additional ten new part numbers to the UB product line. Ideal for over-the-road freight, general hauling and other heavy duty…more>

Anderson Concrete has 55 mixers, and we switched to the Marathon Brake Heat Star™ product several years ago. We used to change our brakes every other year, and often had problems with cracking of the lining that caused us to have to change brakes even sooner. Since…more>

We switched to Marathon's Heat Star™ brake block 5 years ago. We operate a general hauling, dump truck operation and are extremely impressed with the product's performance. Once we began using the Heat Star, our brake lining life more than doubled. Heat Star provides…more>

Extensive test results convinced us to switch over to Marathon's Heat Star™ brake lining on all of our severe duty, refuse and recycling applications. We had been using Meritor's MA-312 lining. The Heat Star more than doubled our brake lining life on our vehicles. Our…more>

Specifically formatted to handle the high temperatures and heavy–duty demands of most transit applications‚ Marathon Brake’s OE Transit Approved KVT Transit and MBST brake linings feature excellent brake fade and recovery characteristics as well as a long…more>

Marathon’s proven performance in the field is a result of the company’s commitment to quality systems throughout its operations. As a company‚ we take extra measures to ensure that we deliver the highest level of quality to our customer base. As a result‚…more>

Industry veteran Bob Hicks has been appointed President of Marathon Brake Systems. Former National Sales Manager for Carlisle Motion Control Industries‚ Hicks brings with him 30 years of experience in the heavy–duty friction and brake industry. Hicks’ experience…more>