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Hitting the brakes on heavy-duty brake wear through engine brake technology

Not only do you save on maintenance costs, but you may also cut down on fuel consumption by using engine brakes. It’s a win-win situation!

Breaking away from faulty heavy-duty brakes

Winter poses a challenge for your truck’s air brake system due to freezing temperatures and engine heat, leading to metal expansion and plastic hardening.

NRS Brakes launches product for Ford F-150 Lightning EV

NRS Brakes expands product line with brake kits for 2021-2023 Ford F-150, including the electric Lightning pickup.

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Amid loose market balance, carriers start tapping the brakes on capacity

Volumes softened to the lowest levels seen since March and April of 2020.

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NRS Brakes highlights proper brake pad selection as EV sales rise

NRS Brakes noted that brake pad selection is of the utmost importance as reports of increased EV sales skyrocket. A recent report noted that sales of electrified vehicles hit a record in Q3 2022. With sustainability investments being made by consumer and commercial entities through the procurement of EVs, NRS Brakes is focused on providing

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NRS Brakes highlights important features for harsh weather driving

With the winter weather coming in and road conditions worsening, now is the time to evaluate the state and durability of vehicle components. Brake health is an essential upkeep to be maintained as slush and ice begin to cover the roads. NRS Galvanized Brake Pads are able to withstand even the harshest of conditions through

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NRS Brakes highlights environment-friendly brake pads

With the growing concern of transportation’s impact on the environment and the need for increasingly sustainable solutions, NRS Brakes noted that its NRS Galvanized Brake Pads are more environmentally friendly than the competition due to less brake dust generated, and they are produced without copper or lead. They are also corrosion resistant, contributing to longer

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NRS Brakes highlights EV brake pad key feature

NRS Brakes, manufacturer of high-quality brake pads, noted that proper brake pad selection is still of the utmost importance as car and light truck manufacturers begin producing electric vehicles (EVs). The braking safety systems on EVs typically remain unchanged from current ICE vehicles and brake pads are susceptible to the same threat of corrosion, NRS

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What ignoring spring truck maintenance does to your brakes

Every year as the nights get longer, the leaves start to fall, it gets a little cooler, and, inevitably, we start to talk a lot about preparing your trucks for winter. But that doesn’t mean you get to skip spring truck maintenance! It really is just as important to address the tolls that a season

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NRS Brakes adds 2019-2021 RAM 2500/3500 Heavy Duty brake pads

NRS Brakes has launched a new line of premium galvanized pads exclusively for the 2019-2021 RAM 2500 and 3500 trucks. NRS Brakes says this brake pad lineup for the Dodge Ram features unparalleled friction, patented mechanical attachment technology and fully galvanized steel backing plates. The galvanized steel withstands rust and corrosion, meaning NRS brake pads

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