Aircraft Brakes
Unparalleled Precision in Brake Manufacturing
NMG Aerospace’s dedication to rigorous aerospace quality management at every stage of the manufacturing lifecycle results in high-performance aviation brake components that operate reliably in demanding runway, carrier, rotorcraft, and short-field environments.
Every element of an aircraft braking system plays a distinct and mission-critical role in deceleration, heat dissipation, and structural load transfer. Through advanced CNC machining, complex geometry capability, and aerospace-grade materials processing, NMG ensures each component meets strict dimensional tolerance, fatigue resistance, and thermal performance requirements.
Types of Aviation Brakes & Components
Aircraft Wheel Brakes
Helicopter Rotor Brakes
Landing Gear Brake Assembly Components
Brakes for Homebuilt & STOL Aircraft
The NMG Quality Difference
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to some of the most common questions we receive.
Can NMG Aerospace serve as a manufacturer for aircraft braking and landing gear parts?
Yes. NMG Aerospace serves as a comprehensive Tier 2 manufacturer for aircraft braking and landing gear parts, providing expert precision machining, fabrication, assembly, and high-pressure functional testing of landing gear modules and brake assemblies for Tier 1 OEMs. Landing gear and braking systems are mission-critical components that must perform seamlessly to ensure the ultimate safety of the aircraft, the flight crew, and its passengers. NMG Aerospace aggressively produces a wide array of structurally robust, precisely machined components that integrate directly into OEM landing gear systems, heavily supporting strict aerospace compliance requirements and high-performance operational demands across multiple aviation sectors.
Our comprehensive manufacturing capabilities for aircraft braking and landing gear parts include:
- Landing gear module assembly: Expertly putting together complete, ready-to-mount aerospace landing gear assemblies that meet exact OEM specifications once all component manufacturing is successfully complete
- Brake assembly integration: Machining and supplying critical structural components such as back plates, brake sleeves, torque tubes, and disc assemblies for integration into complete landing gear systems
- High-pressure functional testing: Verifying that all manufactured landing gear and braking assemblies meet rigorous design and safety specifications before they ever reach the runway
- Comprehensive lifecycle support: Offering robust support ranging from clean-sheet precision component manufacturing and full system assembly to crucial aftermarket MRO services
Backed by highly specific quality certifications such as AS9100D, Nadcap for chemical processing and welding, FAA Repair Station approval, and EASA Part-145 compliance at our Ohio facility, NMG Aerospace meticulously ensures that every landing gear and braking part consistently meets strict safety and quality standards. Our unwavering dedication to strict tolerance adherence, advanced CNC machining, and rigorous functional testing solidifies NMG Aerospace as a trusted manufacturing partner for the commercial, military, business aviation, and industrial manufacturing sectors.
Does NMG Aerospace design and manufacture custom braking system components for aircraft?
Yes. NMG Aerospace manufactures custom and precision-machined braking system components for a diverse range of aircraft, utilizing aerospace-grade materials and advanced CNC capabilities to meet the strict performance requirements of highly specialized aviation platforms. Whether the specific requirement is for a military helicopter, a business jet, or an experimental short takeoff and landing (STOL) aircraft, NMG Aerospace has the advanced fabrication and assembly capability to produce tight-tolerance components tailored directly to unique platform specifications. Every custom element is carefully fabricated and assembled to ensure reliable operation in demanding runway, carrier, rotorcraft, and short-field environments, prioritizing both structural material integrity and operational repeatability.
Our custom manufacturing and machining capabilities for specialized braking components encompass:
- Custom rotor brake discs and pistons: Specifically designed and machined for the safe stoppage and reliable holding of hydraulic helicopter rotor systems during ground operations
- STOL aircraft brakes: Lightweight, high-friction custom components engineered specifically for dependable stopping power and rapid deceleration on highly limited and unconventional runways
- Specialized landing gear brake assembly components: Brake sleeves, back plates, and torque tubes uniquely customized to fit highly specific OEM landing gear integration requirements
- Heat-resistant structural elements: Custom brake components built to effectively manage extreme thermal loads and ensure safe structural load transfer during critical deceleration events
Our component manufacturing lifecycle is constantly guided by rigorous aerospace quality management at every single production stage. Additionally, NMG Aerospace operates FAA Part 145-certified repair stations, meaning our comprehensive understanding of custom braking components extends entirely through to aftermarket maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services. NMG’s MRO capabilities span a broad range of aerospace systems, including deicing, electromechanical, hydraulic systems, and packboards — supporting unique and custom aviation brake projects from the initial fabrication phase through to long-term aftermarket support.
Does NMG Aerospace offer precision machining of braking system parts for commercial planes?
Yes. NMG Aerospace offers high-precision CNC machining services for commercial aircraft braking system parts, ensuring that commercial planes are equipped with reliable, structurally robust components capable of meeting strict dimensional tolerances and withstanding repeated stress cycles. For commercial aerospace applications, aircraft wheel brakes are mission-critical safety components that must consistently absorb extreme kinetic energy and rapidly dissipate high thermal loads during routine landings and emergency rejected takeoff events. Through advanced CNC machining, complex geometry capability, and aerospace-grade materials processing, NMG Aerospace actively manufactures precision-machined wheel brake components engineered for consistent friction performance and long-cycle durability across all commercial aviation platforms.
Our precision machining capabilities for commercial plane braking systems include:
- Rotors and discs: Machined for exact friction performance, critical thermal management, and strict dimensional accuracy to ensure safe and repeatable stopping power
- Torque tubes: Manufactured to extreme tolerances to withstand the intense rotational forces and heavy loads generated during rapid commercial aircraft deceleration
- Structural brake elements: Engineered utilizing high-strength aerospace materials to transfer load effectively while maintaining complete structural integrity under immense pressure
- Brake sleeves and back plates: Precisely machined components that integrate directly into OEM landing-gear systems to ensure seamless and safe commercial aircraft operation
Because uncompromising quality is nonnegotiable in commercial aviation, our precision machining operations adhere to comprehensive aerospace quality management systems at every stage of the manufacturing lifecycle. NMG Aerospace holds AS9100D, ISO 9001, and EASA Part-145 certifications to guarantee our machining processes meet the highest industry standards for commercial flights. By focusing heavily on fatigue resistance, tight-tolerance adherence, and thermal performance, we provide commercial aircraft operators and OEMs with precision-machined braking parts they can trust in the most demanding runway environments.
Does NMG Aerospace specialize in manufacturing aircraft braking system components for OEMs?
Yes. NMG Aerospace is a U.S.-based, elite Tier 2 aerospace manufacturer specializing in the precision machining, fabrication, and assembly of aircraft braking system components and landing gear modules for Tier 1 OEMs. By leveraging decades of advanced manufacturing expertise, we provide high-performance aviation brake components that operate reliably in highly demanding runway, carrier, rotorcraft, and short-field environments. Every element of an aircraft braking system plays a distinct and mission-critical role in deceleration, heat dissipation, and structural load transfer, which is why OEM partners rely on our comprehensive production capabilities. Our production lines cover a wide array of mission-critical components tailored for the commercial, military, business jet, rotorcraft, and specialty aircraft markets.
To support the diverse needs of aerospace OEMs, NMG Aerospace manufactures various specialized braking systems:
- Aircraft wheel brakes: Precision-machined rotors, discs, and structural elements designed for absorbing extreme kinetic energy and rapidly dissipating high thermal loads during landing and rejected takeoff events
- Helicopter rotor brakes: Hydraulically actuated, tight-tolerance discs and pistons designed to safely stop and hold rotor systems during ground operations
- Landing gear brake assembly components: Structurally robust brake sleeves, torque tubes, and back plates capable of transferring load effectively while withstanding repeated, extreme stress cycles
Through advanced CNC machining, complex geometry capability, and aerospace-grade materials processing, NMG Aerospace ensures each braking component meets strict dimensional tolerance, fatigue resistance, and thermal performance requirements. Extensive quality control checks and processes are permanently built into our manufacturing operations, guaranteeing that every single brake component meets our customers’ strict requirements and earning the long-standing trust of Tier 1 aerospace companies and defense customers.
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