Keylok is a simple but innovative system that enables a brake lining (without rivet holes) to be attached to a normal conventional riveted type brake shoe.

It eliminates conventional rivet holes from drum brake linings.

Due to the unique design characteristics of Keylok, the total number and type of fasteners is reduced and rivet holes in brake linings are eliminated.

Key benefits

By eliminating rivet holes from the operating surface of the brake lining the benefits are considerable. These benefits include:

• Greater brake surface area.

• Increased wearable brake lining volume.

• Rivet holes trap abrasive dirt and grit. As a result mean the brake linings run cooler, last longer and wear less compared with conventional riveted attachment. Drum ridging, which is caused by dirt trapped in the rivet holes is eliminated and brake drums can usually be reused without the need for machining.

For vehicle operators this means: