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PureForge has successfully addressed the brake noise and durability problems faced by the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office with its Atomic-Forged brake kit. The 2021-2024 Chevy Tahoe police patrol vehicles (PPV) have been plagued by brake noise, despite multiple attempts to resolve the issue through General Motors’ Technical Service Bulletin (TSB BN# 22-NA-165). After installing PureForge’s proprietary brake technology, the Sheriff’s Office reported significant improvements, including the elimination of brake noise and enhanced durability.
Key Highlights:
- Pennington County Sheriff’s Office in South Dakota reported consistent brake noise in their Chevy Tahoe PPVs.
- PureForge provided its Atomic-Forged rotor and pad brake kit for testing.
- The fleet manager, Tom Heitsch, confirmed the brakes resolved the noise issue and demonstrated exceptional durability.
- PureForge’s technology offers cost savings, extended rotor and pad life, and improved performance in braking applications.
Tom Heitsch, Fleet Manager of Pennington County Sheriff’s Office, stated, “We are testing a set of PureForge brakes now and they’re making a big difference. No more brake noise, and they are not wearing, just like my previous experiences with PureForge brakes!”
Gordon Heidacker, CEO of PureForge, highlighted the benefits of their technology, emphasizing, “PureForge Brakes has REAL proven advantages that address some customer noise complaints, and the technology can provide real COST SAVINGS (TCO) tied to confirmed longevity and durability performance.”
PureForge Brakes offer the following features:
- Extended Rotor and Pad Life
- Friction Surface Rust Control
- Improved Dust Control
- More Consistent Brake Pedal Feel/Brake Fade Control
- DVT Control
- Laser Branding/Laser Serialization
- Light Weighting
Fleet owners interested in PureForge’s innovative brake solutions can visit their website for more information or to place an order.
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