In response to growing customer demand, Alcon Components Ltd. revised its best-selling armoured vehicle braking kits. These modifications are now available for the well-liked Nissan Patrol and Toyota LC300 models. They are crucial for preserving performance and safety in fully armoured cars.
Key Highlights
- Introduction of single-piece disc for Toyota LC300 brake kit
- Enhanced brake performance and reduced maintenance costs
- Re-introduction of Nissan Patrol brake kit with advanced features
- Availability of kits for multiple vehicle models
Toyota LC300 Brake Kit Enhancements
Alcon updated the front brake kit for the Toyota LC300 by adding a single-piece disc in place of the two-piece model according to popular demand. This adjustment satisfies consumer preferences and has a number of advantages:
- Increased brake torque: The new disc design enhances brake torque by up to 9%.
- Reduced brake fade: Improved design minimizes brake fade and fluid vaporization.
- Extended service intervals: The kit now requires less frequent maintenance.
- Cost-effective: The single-piece disc lowers through-life costs and eliminates the need for manual disc assembly.
The redesigned disc offers a strong and effective braking solution by increasing the thermal capacity by up to 36% and lowering the front pad work rate by the same amount. Comprehensive dynamometer tests performed by Alcon verify that the new disc surpasses all strength, cracking, and coning standards.
Nissan Patrol Brake Kit Updates
As the Nissan Patrol has become more popular in the armoured vehicle market, Alcon has revised and rereleased its braking kit for this vehicle. Important characteristics consist of:
- CIR15 family caliper: Utilized in various armored and defense applications, ensuring reliability.
- Single-piece disc: Enhances brake performance and durability.
- Improved brake efficiency: The updated kit reduces disc temperature rise by up to 15%, lowers pad work rates by up to 35%, and increases brake torque by up to 7%.
Comprehensive Range of Brake Kits
The updated brake kits from Alcon for the Nissan Patrol and Toyota LC300 are a part of a larger line of products meant to improve armoured vehicle performance, safety and economy. Alcon further provides kits for:
- Ford models: F150, F250, F350, F550, Ranger, and Raptor series.
- GMC models: 1500 and K2-based platforms like the Tahoe and Escalade.
- Chevrolet models: Suburban and Suburban HD.
- RAM 5500 and Mercedes Sprinter 4×4.
- Toyota models: Tacoma, LC200, Hilux, and LC70 series.
These kits offer dependable and durable braking solutions for a variety of applications, and they are designed to withstand the demanding requirements of armoured vehicles.
