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Applications
Armada AR1 high performance alternative to economy blocks	Single Axle Tractor/Trailer	Tandem Axle Tractor/Trailer	Tanker	Logging	Tri Axle Dump Trailer	Refuse Truck	Cement Mixer	Dump Truck	School Bus
Up to 20,000 pound GAWR Applications. Asbestos free block meets FMVSS 121 standards. Provides excellent stopping power with minimal swell or growth. Recommended for moderate terrain and average capacity hauling.
	Recommended	Recommended
Armada AR2 superior stopping power under mose conditions	Single Axle Tractor/Trailer	Tandem Axle Tractor/Trailer	Tanker	Logging	Tri Axle Dump Trailer	Refuse Truck	Cement Mixer	Dump Truck	School Bus
Up to 23,000 pound GAWR Applications. Asbestos free block meets FMVSS 121 and TMC RP628 requirements. Greater heat endurance with minimal swell or growth. Recommended for average hauling over moderate or extreme terrain.
	Highly Recommended A superior brake for average loads and usage.	Highly Recommended A superior brake for average loads and usage.	Recommended	Recommended				Recommended	Recommended
Armada AR3 maximum stopping power under most conditions	Single Axle Tractor/Trailer	Tandem Axle Tractor/Trailer	Tanker	Logging	Tri Axle Dump Trailer	Refuse Truck	Cement Mixer	Dump Truck	School Bus
Up to 23,000 pound GAWR Applications. Asbestos free block meets FMVSS 121 or TMC RP628 requirements. Experiences minimal swell or growth. Recommended for heavy hauling over moderate to extreme terrain.
		Optional Used when heavier hauling or more extreme terrain is expected.	Highly Recommended Excellent stopping power for the heavier demands of liquid transport.	Highly Recommended Excellent stopping power for the load demands of logging equipment rigs.		Recommended	Recommended	Highly Recommended Excellent stopping power for the load demands of heavy material hauling.	Recommended
Armada AR4 quiet, high-temp stopping power	Single Axle Tractor/Trailer	Tandem Axle Tractor/Trailer	Tanker	Logging	Tri Axle Dump Trailer	Refuse Truck	Cement Mixer	Dump Truck	School Bus
Up to 23,000 pound GAWR Applications. Asbestos free block meets FMVSS 121 and TMC RP628 requirements. Exceptionally quiet, heat-resistant block with minimal swell or growth. Recommended for heavy hauling and frequent-stop applications.
			Optional May be used if higher temperatures are experienced, or a quieter brake is needed.	Optional May be used is higher temperatures are experienced.	Recommended Excellent stopping power for this application where GAWR does not exceed 23,000 pounds	High Recommended Designed to handle the heat of multi-stop applications, and to provide quiet stopping for residential and business areas.	Highly Recommended Designed to handle the heat generated by the high load-weight common to this application.	Optional May be used if higher temperatures are experienced.	Highly Recommended Designed to handle the heat of multi-stop applications, and to provide quiet stopping for residential and business areas.
Armada AR5 extreme-duty service	Single Axle Tractor/Trailer	Tandem Axle Tractor/Trailer	Tanker	Logging	Tri Axle Dump Trailer	Refuse Truck	Cement Mixer	Dump Truck	School Bus
Up to 32,000pound GAWR heavy-freight duty. Asbestos free block meets FMVSS 121 standards and TMC RP628 requirements. Heat-resistant, longer life block with minimal swell or growth. Recommended for extreme-axle-load and frequent-stop applications.
					Highly Recommended Provides the stopping power needed fro the typically extreme load-weights experienced in this application.	Optional May be used if higher temperatures are experienced.	Optional May be used if higher temperatures are expierenced.
Armada ARCM multiple-duty combination block	Single Axle Tractor/Trailer	Tandem Axle Tractor/Trailer	Tanker	Logging	Tri Axle Dump Trailer	Refuse Truck	Cement Mixer	Dump Truck	School Bus
Up to 23,000 pound GAWR Applications. Asbestos free block meets FMVSS 121 standards and TMC RP628 requirements. Protects drums and brake hardware from excessive heat build-up. Recommended for extreme terrain and frequent-stop applications.
				Optional May be used where excessive heat is experienced, or over mountainous terrain.		Optional May be used where excessive heat is experienced, or over mountainous terrain.	Optional May be used where excessive heat is experienced, or over mountainous terrain.	Optional May be used where excessive heat is experienced, or over mountainous terrain.	Optional May be used where excessive heat is experienced, or over mountainous terrain.
Armada ARSM contaminant-resistant semi-metallic	Single Axle Tractor/Trailer	Tandem Axle Tractor/Trailer	Tanker	Logging	Tri Axle Dump Trailer	Refuse Truck	Cement Mixer	Dump Truck	School Bus
Up to 23,000 pound GAWR Applications. Asbestos free block meets FMVSS 121 standards and TMC RP628 requirements. Resists absorption of oils, chemicals and other contaminants. Recommended for contaminated or poor road conditions.
						Optional Used in applications where external liquid or particle contaminants are expected.	Optional Used in applications where external liquid or particle contaminants are expected.	Optional Used in applications where external liquid or particle contaminants are expected.

These are recommendations only and no liability is assumed. No warranties, express or implied, included but not limited to, warranties of marketbility or for a particular purpose, are made of created by these recommendations. The purchaser is soley responsible for the brake applications(s) selected. Never use a brake whose gross axle weight rating is less than that of your axle.