Winning
50 World
championships
Karting program
In its 50 years of existence, Sinter has been proud to supply brake pads to the winners of over 50 world go-kart champions. For us, and the industry as a whole, this is a noteworthy achievement that the young generations today would say is “next level”. And that’s exactly what we do, namely provide “next level” materials for the best go-kart teams and rental businesses in the world, as well as OEM manufacturers.
Our unique approach to each individual racer and his needs, along with the possibility to develop unique braking materials for specific target groups, gives us the chance to improve rapidly – and become better with every season, and even between seasons if needed!
All our brake pads are available in the following 3 materials:
Rental - s-205
This material is designed for low wear and with a stable friction coefficient.
• LONG-LASTING PERFORMANCE
• ORGANIC FORMULATION, LOW COPPER CONTENT
• FAST BEDDING IN
• SUITABLE FOR RENTAL APPLICATION
Race - s-222
This material is designed for maximum go-kart braking loads. It performs best with grey cast iron braking disks.
• EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE
• POWERFUL INITIAL BITE
• SEMI-METALLIC MIXTURE
• SUITABLE FOR RACING APPLICATION
Elite - s-230
New racing formulation for the most demanding racers. Great modulation provides total control of your brakes.
• OVERALL CHAMPION
• RACING COMPOUND
• NO COMPROMISE
• GREAT MODULATION
BEDDING-IN PROCEDURE
In order to ensure optimal braking performance and the best racing experience each new set of brake pads has to undergo bedding-in procedure when assembled in the braking system.
During this important phase brake pad surface is being adjusted against the brake disc surface and a transfer layer on the brake disc surface is being developed. This significantly affects friction and wear performance of the brake couple.
Sinter recommends the following bedding-in procedure:
- 1 Make sure the brake disc and the brake pads have been properly installed.
- 2 Brake disc and brake pad surface should be clean and dry.
- 3 Start slowly and brake lightly pushing the pedal for a couple of seconds in order to slow down without making a complete stop. Repeat 20 times.
- 4 Allow brakes to cool down.
- 5 Proceed with gradual speed increase for 5-10 laps. During this phase brake moderately without any hard stops.
- 6 Allow the brakes to cool after each lap.
- 7 Finish the bedding-in procedure with high speed and hard braking for 2-3 laps.
- 8 Allow the brakes to cool down.
- 9 Get ready to race! Your brakes already are.
DISCS
EXTREME PERFORMANCE BRAKE ROTORS
Braking rotors are among the newest products in the Sinter product line, and a lot of customisation is possible. Our R&D is focused heavily on new composite materials.
HIGH CARBON GREY CAST IRON
We have partnered with the local university and metallurgical laboratories to develop the new high carbon grey cast iron rotor. These high-performance cast-iron brake rotors work perfectly with Sinter brake pads – available both as OEM and aftermarket.
CLUTCHES
A CLUTCH FOR EVERY STANDARD
Sinter produces centrifugal and lamellar clutches in the form of replacement parts, or as performance upgrade units for your go-kart. We drive our development of new friction materials forward to improve our clutch offering and make it suitable for even the most demanding racers.
CENTRIFUGAL CLUTCHES
We offer centrifugal clutches for all engine types – Iame, Tm, Rotax and others.
There are two materials available:
Organic, for a non-sliding clutch in general applications, with good temperature resistance and long service life.
Special high temperature resistant material, for an extreme performance racing clutch with long service life. It can endure aggressive starts and performs well in all conditions.