LINK brakes

Brake Testing Solutions for Safer Vehicle Systems

LINK is the largest brake laboratory in the world and the preferred supplier to most original equipment manufacturers. As technical lead on many global working groups, they don’t just follow the standards; they set them.
Since 1935, they’ve helped establish the brake testing specs and methodologies that have become industry norms.

Deep knowledge and expertise goes into everything they do — from the products they engineer to every test they run.

Because their labs use the same brake and friction-material testing equipment you do, they’re LINK customers, too. So your dyno is designed for users, by users — with decades of experience built in.

Bottom line: Whether it’s durability, performance, NVH, or any of the five other test types, you can always trust LINK to deliver the smartest solution. In their lab or yours, anywhere in the world. That’s why they’re the industry leader.

Brake Emissions Testing

Brake emissions refer to the release of particulate matter and gases produced during friction events in a vehicle’s braking system. Minimizing these emissions is essential to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11, which focuses on building sustainable cities and communities.

To support this effort, it is crucial to measure brake emissions under controlled, repeatable conditions. Facilities like LINK’s laboratory, which adhere to recognized industry standards and accurately replicate real-world vehicle behavior, play a key role in this process. By simulating consistent braking scenarios, engineers can evaluate the environmental impact of different materials and braking technologies.

A major step toward achieving cleaner urban mobility involves integrating low-emission friction materials with electric powertrains. Brake emissions testing in dedicated laboratories enables engineers to assess and refine braking systems that align with the goals of improved air quality and sustainable transportation. Through continuous innovation and rigorous testing, the development of more efficient and environmentally friendly braking solutions becomes not only possible but practical.

LINK offers versatile solutions for conducting brake emissions testing across a variety of platforms, including passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and rail systems. Based on specific testing requirements, brake emissions measurement capabilities can be integrated into standard brake dynamometers—whether for performance evaluation or NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness) testing. These features can also be added to existing equipment through retrofitting, or incorporated into dedicated brake emissions testing systems. This flexible approach allows for tailored setups that align with both new development and ongoing testing programs.

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