Founded 30 years ago by Jerry Martino, Ultra Lite Brakes makes lightweight titanium brake rotors and components for the racing community in its U.S. factory in Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania. Martino still guides the company, which developed its products by testing them on race chassis and describes itself as the pioneer of titanium brake rotors.
Hawk PerformanceBorn on the racetrack in 1993, Hawk Performance makes high-performance brake pads, rotors and fluids for vehicles ranging from race cars to daily drivers, trucks and motorcycles. Its brake pads are designed, engineered and produced in the United States, drawing on technology used in military and airline applications. Based in Medina, Ohio, Hawk is the official brake product of several motorsports organizations, including NASA, SCCA and Stadium Super Trucks.MEDINA, OH
American Friction TechnologiesEstablished in 1996, American Friction Technologies is known as North America’s largest producer of sintered metallic brake pads for the powersports industry. The company develops customized friction materials for demanding OEM and aftermarket applications, using in-house dynamometer testing to reproduce real-world conditions.CLEVELAND, OH
LEED BrakesFounded in Buffalo in 2004 by automotive enthusiasts, LEED Brakes manufactures aftermarket brake systems and conversion kits for classic cars, trucks, street rods and Jeeps. The company grew from a brake-component supplier into a manufacturer known for direct-fit drum-to-disc upgrades, while its team provides technical guidance to help enthusiasts complete their projects safely.CHEEKTOWAGA, NY
Ultra RacingEstablished in 2002, Malaysia-based Ultra Racing manufactures vehicle chassis-handling and tuning components, with its signature one-piece bracket-and-strut-bar design built to resist chassis flex. The company says it was the first in Malaysia to introduce multipoint bars and now distributes to more than 14 countries, with products developed through street and racetrack testing. Ultra Racing holds ISO 9001:2008 certification and has received Asia Pacific brand and product awards.HAMILTON, OH