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American Brake & Clutch 50631 E Russell Schmidt Blvd
Chesterfield, MI 48051
Phone: 586.948.3730
Fax: 586.948.1219
Toll Free: 800.662.6587
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About
Us
 American Brake and Clutch, Inc. is a proud to be the largest and the most trusted supplier of bonded brakes to urban transit systems across the country since 1988. Our
commitment to quality and innovation together with our dedication to serving our customers keeps us ahead of
our competition year after year. New innovations include looking to the aerospace industry to find new bonding agents and techniques to meet the rigorous demands of the transit industry. Our highly skilled craftsman produce about 60 brake shoes per hour from our newly renovated 55,000 square feet of factory
floor space. Our new, larger facility is located at: 50631 E. Russell Schmidt Blvd. Chesterfield, MI 48051p. 586.948.3730 f. 586.948.1219
Why Call Us?  
- We Promote O.E.M. axle manufacturers like Arvin Meritor and Eaton
- We manufacture bonded brake shoe assemblies for Dana/Eaton Corp.
- We continuously meet the highest standards for these O.E.M. clients
- We stock only the highest quality linings and guarantee our products
- We currently serve 30+ large and small urban transportation systems
- Our new state-of-the-art facility is environmentally friendly & safe
- Remanufacturing conserves resources by recycling brake assemblies
- We own a fleet of trucks to help you get your work here fast!
Stuff happens...when brakes don't work right
Our extensive inventory of premium linings and our own production facility allow us to quickly handle emergency orders and next day shipping. Find out about or 'rush' services! Bring in your job or let us come and get it.
Our Customers Our customers understand the value of doing it right and doing it once.
After all, lost time due to down equipment or reworking is money. We strive to help our customers get working and stay working by fast turnaround times and doing the job right.
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Quality, Speed & Value
Quality control S.A.E. J-840 Axial Sheer testing is one of many in-house quality assurance checks we perform daily. And all shoes are subjected to inspection with Fraser gauges prior to bonding
Custom tooling delivers effective bonding Our advanced "Band Style" tooling assures that proper, constant, and even pressure is applied and maintained throughout the entire bonding process. Another way we ensure our products work the way they are supposed to work.
Large inventory of friction materials We have a complete inventory of brake shoes and non-asbestos friction material for trucks and buses. For our industrial customers, we stock every standard size of premium molded and woven roll lining. Flat sheets and popular drilled sets for cable cranes are on the shelf. We also have a complete inventory of non-asbestos friction material for trucks and transit buses. Molded and woven roll lining, flat sheets and drilled sets for popular construction equipment are immediately available.
Exclusive processes Our exclusive time tested bonding process was developed specifically for the transit industry. One final process revision included the implementation of adhesives and technology from the aerospace industry. Other proprietary process modifications were derived from our continuous in-house Quality Assurance testing and analysis.
Value added services Your bonded brake program will be developed and customized to include inventory management, purchasing / procurement, maintenance convenience and safety. |
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