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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.

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.