About Ausco Products
Ausco specializes in brake design, engineering, and manufacturing, offering custom solutions for eleven off-highway markets, including construction, mining, and agriculture. Operating in Southwest Michigan since 1908, Ausco has a rich history in the brake business and numerous patents. Products are 100% manufactured in-house with 95% US sourced components. Known for solving complex brake-related problems, Ausco delivers proven, safe solutions with the lowest cost of ownership, ensuring products are easy to use, operator-friendly, and ISO 9001 certified.
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LC brakes : What is it and how does it work ?
Our key strengths
Discover Ausco's advantages
| Criterion | Ausco LC Brake | Competition | Ausco Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtime for brake changes | 30-minute brake changes. No need to re-bleed. Lightweight aluminum construction. | Must disassemble and re-bleed to change brakes. Heavy iron construction. | Gets you back up and running within the hour, no lifting assist needed. |
| Oil change interval | Every 1000 hours using low-cost Ausco LC Oil. | Every 400 hours using expensive specialized fluid. | Less frequent, far less expensive oil changes. |
| Heat resistance | Excellent aluminum housing and cooling chamber eliminate glazing, fade, and provide faster cooling. | Poor iron housing retains heat. Glazing is common enough that a "deglazing" procedure is needed. | Safer and more reliable (Ausco has had zero heat-related failures). |
| Axle protection | Dual grease barrier sealing and closed brake system fully protect the axle from water intrusion. | Common outer axle seal failures result in costly bearing failures and axle repairs. | Axle failures due to water contamination become a thing of the past. |
| Towing | Tow mode can release brakes without extra tools and with the driver in the cab. | Requires an operator outside of the cab to release the brakes with a hand pump. | Safer and far more convenient. |
| Emergency stops | Torque-limited by design to provide strong, yet controllable stops without wheel skid. | Overly aggressive. Uses electrically operated valve to limit torque. Brakes will lock up if power is lost or valve fails. | Safer and lower risk of operator injury or costly vehicle damage. |
| Compatibility | Uses Toyota OEM master cylinder. Bolts to existing knuckle so no cutting, drilling, or welding. | Often needs modifications to fit in place and replacement of the master cylinder, affecting pedal feel. | Easy installation. Great pedal feel for strong, smooth stops. |
| Standards | Exceeds Canadian mining standards. Meets Vale ramp test. | Varies a lot. | Safer build quality and certifications. |
Repair and maintenance service
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