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  • Frequently asked questions on the mechanical disc brake

    Frequently asked questions on the mec...

    We thought we would try get one step ahead of you and provide you with some answers to some frequently asked questions. KMDB strives to achieve complete customer satisfaction for manufacturers as well as the individual consumer. Please feel to give us a call should you require any further information on the disc brake system. [...]

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  • KMDB announces its 6 Stud Disc Brake Axle!

    KMDB announces its 6 Stud Disc Brake ...

    KMDB is happy to announce that the 6 Stud Mechancial Disc Braked Axle is now here, and ready for your trailer. Download the PDF  May Newsletter [...]

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  • Exciting new products on the rise!

    Exciting new products on the rise!

    KMDB is happy to announce that it will be extending its axle range! New disc braked hubs for 6 stud axles (50mm square) will be available soon, as well as a stud and nut range of unbraked axles. Please contact our sales office for more information. KMDB Upcoming [...]

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  • January Newsletter

    January Newsletter

    January Newsletter 2016 KMDB is happy to announce that the disc braked range of products’ pricing will remain unchanged for the start of 2016! Please contact our sales office for specific [...]

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  • September Special!

    September Special!

    KMDB is running a Spring Special, to promote our unique disc braked axle! This is the only mechanical disc brake caliper, that applies equal force with both brake pads, currently available in South Africa. Please feel free to contact our sales office for more information. Download Newsletter: September [...]

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KMDB in the News

June 25, 2015 Written by KMDB
KMDB in the News
KMDB was featured in this month’s July issue of Caravan & Outdoor life, highlighting our new disc brake system. The safer and superior alternative to the drum braked axle.   Read through the article and let us know your thoughts! Caravan & Outdoor [...]
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July Newsletter 2015

June 24, 2015 Written by KMDB
July Newsletter 2015
Please click the below link to see the July newsletter & specials Newsletter July [...]
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June Newsletter 2015

June 17, 2015 Written by KMDB
June Newsletter 2015
Newsletter June 2015 Please click the above link to see our June Newsletter, showcasing the new swivel coupler. This particular coupler has the same cast steel eye as the KMDB coupler, tested to 5 Ton. [...]
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International Business

May 13, 2015 Written by KMDB
international business post
KMDB is currently working with some of the largest manufacturers of drum brakes in the world. They currently supply our disc brake, along with our coupler, to the international market. Please feel free to contact us with any international enquiries, and we will assist you accordingly [...]
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Jack-knife test for heavy towing

May 13, 2015 Written by KMDB
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The below video illustrates what stopping at high speeds with a heavy caravan can look like, not something we ever want to [...]
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Drum Brake Versus Disc Brake

May 12, 2015 Written by KMDB
Drum Brake Versus Disc Brake
Early automotive brake systems, after the era of hand levers of course, used a drum design at all four wheels. They were called drum brakes because the components were housed in a round drum that rotated along with the wheel. Inside was a set of shoes that, when the brake pedal was pressed, would force [...]
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