Top maintenance tips for trailer brakes
Maintenance for brakes is, obviously, crucial—the brakes are what stops the truck, after all. More fleets are spec’ing air disc brakes, but as these brakes are new to a lot of fleets, they may not be aware of what needs to be looked at when it comes to preventative maintenance. Here’s what several brake experts
Ridewell Suspensions approves Bendix trailer-specific air disc brakes
Ridewell Suspensions has approved the Bendix ADB22X-LT air disc brake, engineered specifically for trailers, for use with its 5- and 5.75-in. trailer axles. With up to a 23,000-lb. brake rating and a virtual absence of brake fade or degradation of stopping power, the ADB22X-LT offers a braking solution capable of meeting a wide range of
Checking truck air disc brakes
When checking your air disc brakes, be sure to follow these tips provided by Haldex. Build the air system to governor cut-out (120-135 PSI), release the parking (spring) brakes and cycle the service brake pedal until the compressor cuts-in. Note: The cut-in pressure, minimum 85 PSI bus, 100 PSI truck/tractor (FMVSS 571.121). With the compressor
Check your brakes: Putting a stop to brake-related CSA issues
Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s CSA violations should be an unnecessary problem, especially since they can lead to costly delays, and unexpected downtime may cause fleets to lose customers not only because of delays. After citations related to lighting problems, brakes are the second most commonly penalized item—18.7% of violations handed out by the CVSA in
Bendix Brakes brand Fleet MetLok product line relaunched
MAT Holdings, Inc. announces the relaunch of the Bendix Brakes brand Fleet MetLok product line of automotive disc brake pads and rotors designed specifically for use in severe-duty applications, as well as service and pursuit vehicles. According to the company, the Fleet MetLok product line has been enhanced to provide even better friction performance and
Bendix air brakes now standard on International trucks
Navistar Inc. and Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems have signed a long-term agreement making Bendix products standard on the entire lineup of International Class 5-8 air-braked tractor, truck and bus platforms. Bendix products that will become standard in June as a result of the agreement are as follows: Bendix ABS-8 Advanced antilock braking system; Bendix valves; Bendix
Putting the (disc) brakes on: Discussing ADBs with SAF-Holland
Brakes are the backbone of a truck’s safety system. Drum brakes are the traditional solution, but what if I told you there was another option that offered improved stopping distances and reduced maintenance but was held back by every fleet manager’s least favorite four-letter word: cost? To crack the air disc brake market wide open,
SAF-Holland introduces its P89, P89 Plus air disc brakes
SAF-Holland Inc. has introduced its new P89 Air Disc Brake Series. Designed with the commercial fleet in mind, P89 air disc brakes provide improved braking performance, extended service intervals, and ease of maintenance, according to SAF-Holland. “We are able to pass this cost savings to our North American fleet customers and for the first time put air disc
Applying the brakes: Ensuring the future of truck safety
Advanced safety systems that employ radar- and camera-based technologies that enable adaptive cruise control and even autonomous truck operation rely heavily on one specific component—the brakes. The safety of these futuristic collision mitigation systems rests squarely on proper brake application, operation and maintenance. “It’s important to keep in mind that advances in collision mitigation technology
Disc brakes vs. drum brakes
When deciding on specs for a commercial truck, the braking system is one of the most important components to consider. There are several aspects to think about, but one of the first decisions is most likely going to be between disc and drum brakes. Each type has pros and cons that will impact different users