Timbren’s Evolution: Suspension to Brakes

The Timbren Evolution: Total Truck Control From Suspension to Brakes

For the past 58 years, Timbren has focused on a single, clear goal: making easy, DIY suspension solutions for truck owners who tow and haul. Timbren SES has been the product that truck owners trust to eliminate rear-end sag and give them back their confidence behind the wheel. By keeping vehicles level and steady under heavy loads, Timbren SES has set the standard for aftermarket load control for decades.

But as modern pickup trucks have grown stronger, the demands placed on them have changed. Today’s trucks regularly pull massive 5th-wheel RV campers and heavy commercial equipment amongst other stressors.

When a truck is loaded down with a heavy trailer, the back end of the vehicle sags, and stability and control exit the building. Timbren SES was built to solve that problem. It replaces the factory bump stop and is packed with a progressive spring rate so the truck stays safe and steady and operators feel confident behind the wheel.

To deliver total safety, we have created the perfect partner for our suspension kits. Timbren has designed a premium, severe-duty braking system built specifically to handle the extreme heat generated from towing and hauling heavy stuff. The Timbren Brake Enhancement System (BES) is here, providing the ultimate solution for heavy stopping power.

58 Years Supporting Heavy Loads. Now We Stop Them

Truck owners who buy Timbren SES suspension kits are the exact same customers who need Timbren BES brakes. They are contractors carrying heavy tools, farmers hauling equipment, and families towing large travel trailers and 5th-wheel campers.

When modern pickup trucks tow these massive loads, factory braking systems are pushed past their limits. The extra weight creates extreme heat, causing brake fade and longer stopping distances.

Timbren saw this need and decided to complete the puzzle. By pairing our suspension kits with our new severe-duty brakes, truck owners now have a complete, 360-degree solution for towing and hauling. SES handles the weight at the suspension, and BES stops the weight at the wheels.

“Creating a severe-duty brake system was the natural evolution for us,” explains John Marshall, VP of Sales at Timbren. “Our customers already trust our Timbren SES suspension kits to handle the heavy weight of their trailers and 5th-wheel campers. It only makes sense that they trust us to stop that weight, too. BES completes the package for total driving confidence.”

Timbren’s Evolution for Truck Owners

For nearly six decades, Timbren has stood side-by-side with truck owners. We know how hard these vehicles work, and we know that drivers rely on their trucks to make a living or enjoy family time together. Launching the BES brake line is our way of continuing that support.

“We are incredibly excited to bring Timbren BES to the market,” says Dwayne Ryan, national sales manager at Timbren. “For over 58 years, we have helped truck owners haul heavy loads safely. Now, we are giving them the ultimate stopping power. This system is going to change the game for anyone who hooks up a heavy trailer or an RV camper.”

We are not trying to change who we serve. We are doubling down on the truck and RV market, giving our customers the high-performance parts they need to stay safe on every trip.

Watch What Separates Timbren BES From the Pack

Want to see exactly how the new Brake Enhancement System protects your truck under heavy loads? Watch our detailed product overview video. This video walks you through the advanced features and real-world benefits that keep drivers safe while towing and hauling:

Built Exclusively for Light-to-Heavy Trucks

Timbren BES is a targeted program designed specifically for the vehicles that drive aftermarket business. We focus strictly on light-to-heavy pickup trucks:

• Ford: F-150, F-250, F-350
• Chevy & GMC: Silverado and Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500
• RAM: 1500, 2500, 3500
• Toyota: Tacoma and Tundra

This focus ensures that our wholesale distributors and retail partners can keep their inventory tight, efficient and focused on customers who actively tow and haul.

Powered by Advanced OnyxTechnology

To handle the heavy demands of towing, every Timbren BES kit features our proprietary OnyxTechnology:

• OnyxBond Coated Rotors: Treated with a special thermal matte black coating that resists heat up to 932 degrees Fahrenheit (500 degrees Celsius), providing 67% greater heat resistance than standard factory finishes and stays looking good longer against the impact of salt and corrosion.
• OnyxBite Brake Pads: Severe-duty, low-metallic friction pads featuring an Italian blue bed-in layer for an immediate pedal response and Swedish rubber shims to eliminate brake squeal and vibration.

Protecting Our Partners While Delivering Quality

While our primary focus is on superior product performance, we also ensure that our business partners are protected. To keep local shops and jobbers profitable, Timbren enforces a strict Minimum Advertised Pricing (MAP) policy across the entire BES product line, just as we have done with our SES line for decades. This prevents price wars and protects dealer margins.

We back this up with an industry-leading 42-month or 42,000-mile warranty and a 100-day money-back guarantee. If a customer is not fully satisfied with their stopping power while towing, they can return the kit.

“Our ultimate goal is simple,” says Andrew Hodgson, executive vice president at Timbren. “We plan on being the go-to brand for truck owners who use their trucks to tow and haul. Whether it is a contractor hauling tools or a family towing a 5th-wheel camper, Timbren is the name they trust to keep them safe and in control behind the wheel—first with Timbren SES suspension solutions and now with Timbren BES brake kits.”

About Timbren

Founded in 1968, Timbren Industries has spent nearly 60 years manufacturing high-quality suspension and vehicle control solutions for the automotive aftermarket. Known worldwide for the Suspension Enhancement System (SES), Timbren is dedicated to engineering reliable, DIY-friendly products that help truck owners tow and haul safely. With the introduction of the Brake Enhancement System (BES), Timbren continues its commitment to delivering total driving confidence under load.

Learn more at Timbren.com.