Nope....aluminum is more expensive but not much more when factored across an entire apparatus. The real benefit is greater heat dissipation than steel resulting in less brake fade after multiple applications on a run and by extension, longer brake life.
Larry Di Camillo
Fire Chief
Stafford Fire Department
www.staffordfirerescue.org
Engineer/Operator
Houston Fire Department
Ladder Co. 68 "A"
www.firehouse68.com
Fire Chief
Stafford Fire Department
www.staffordfirerescue.org
Engineer/Operator
Houston Fire Department
Ladder Co. 68 "A"
www.firehouse68.com