The new federal mandate requiring shorter stopping distances dictates more brake torque for the front axle of trucks and tractors. The regulation can be accommodated by bigger drums, but it may ...

Haldex air disc brakes will now be standard on all Wabash National van trailer configurations where air disc brakes are specified. Wabash will install the Haldex Air Disc Brake on trailers specified ...

The following was published in CCJ's Air Brake Book, 11th edition, sponsored by Silverback HD. CCJ's Air Brake Book is a complementary industry resource, courtesy of our partnership with Silverback HD ...

Air brakes have a long history of reliable performance in the medium- and heavy-duty truck markets, yet these systems cannot be ignored without costly consequences. A good inspection process and ...

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — A terrific debate arose at the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Brake Safety Symposium (CVSA) in Indianapolis not too long ago, between three manufacturers of air disc brakes ...

Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake is improving its ADB22X air disc brake. A new adjustment mechanism has been designed to protect against vibrations, while improving the running clearance between the ...

Adoption rates for air disc brakes (ADB) have climbed more than 100 percent in the last five years and show no signs of slowing down with penetration reaching 10 percent in 2013 and expected to close ...

Though a decade ago it was far from the case, nowadays, the likelihood for a technician to work on a newer truck with air disc brakes (ADBs) is about the same as one with drum brakes. “Almost half of ...

ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Control Systems Division revealed that Navistar has selected WABCO MAXXUS L2.0 air disc brakes to become available for the International LT and RH series. According to ZF, the ...

Meritor Inc. and Daimler Trucks North America announced that Meritor EX+ LS air disc brakes will be standard on all wheel positions on Freightliner Cascadia truck models through 2025, extending an ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — SAF-Holland introduced new air disc brakes for trailers geared to commercial fleets in North America, with the base model at “a significantly lower price point than previous ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Peterbilt Motors Company announces the standardization of air disc brakes on all Peterbilt Class 8 Models. Air disc brakes offer the shortest stopping distances in ...