BRAKE SYSTEM ENGINEERING SUPPORT
SERVICES
Brake System Design
CBT specializes in designing customized and retrofitted brake system equipment including brake calipers, HPU’s, brake discs, track brakes, and other auxiliary equipment.
Valve Design
CBT can develop or overhaul customized or off the shelf hydraulic valves.
Spare Parts
CBT provides reverse engineered machined parts, valves, and assemblies, as well as off the shelf replacements, focusing on both quality and turnaround time.
System Overhaul
Brake Caliper and Track Brake overhaul as well as Overhaul Kits for all brake equipment including complete scope, seal, and mounting kits.
Consulting Services
Braking System Consulting services
Custom Braking Technologies (CBT) was founded in 2017 by Adam Kohler and Jamie Franks.
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Adam Kohler has been working in the hydraulic brake industry for over 25 years. As CEO of CBT Adam oversees the company’s overall direction, component design and manufacturing, and R&D. Adam specializes in bogie brake design specifically caliper/disc design, FEA, and equipment implementation.
Jamie Franks has been working in the hydraulic brake industry for over 10 years. As Senior Brake Consultant Jamie supports customer sales and support, project management, and system engineering. Jamie specializes in car-body equipment design specifically HPU, EBCU, and overall system integration.
ABOUT
PROJECTS
CBT is currently developing several brake system designs for the Rail Transit Market
CBT has extensive experience in overhauling braking components in the rail industry.
CBT currently supplies aftermarket components for several rail properties.
By leveraging years of transit braking experience, CBT provides consulting services to assist in Testing, Design, and Problem Resolution.
CUSTOMERS
CONTACT
Inquiries
For any inquiries or questions, please call: 571-217-2533 or fill out the following form
Head Office
3671 Alamance Rd
Burlington NC 27215
Jfranks@cbraking.com
Tel: 571-217-2533
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Employment
To apply for a job with CBT, please send a cover letter together with your C.V. to: jfranks@cbraking.com