Selecting hubs & wheel ends
Choose the options that increase reliability and reduce downtime
The skinny on air disc brakes
Fleet interest in air disc brakes is increasing as improved safety and reduced maintenance costs make these brakes more appealing.
Properly maintaining U-joints keeps trucks on the road
e until new fresh grease is being purged, indicating a complete change of grease has occurred. While servicing the the U-joints, use the old grease as a diagnostic tool. “You should pay attention to what’s purging out of the cups,” says Salazar. “If there’s any signs of moisture in there, or the grease is black
Mid-America Trucking Show round-up
New products introduced at this year’s Mid-America Trucking Show seem to be a sign of increasing economic growth and renewed confidence.
The latest wheel bearing technology
What you don’t know about today’s wheel bearings can hurt you.
TMCSuperTech2010
Jeffrey Schlecht, Omaha TruckCenter, has earned the title of Grand Champion
Wheels & wheel ends
Safe operation requires thorough examination of wheels and attaching hardware, at frequent intervals, both on and off the vehicle.
Wheel end bearing choices
Manual, pre-adjusted, unitized—what you need to know about wheel ends
Seal replacement, proper storage crucial
According to the seal experts at SKF, faulty installation is a common cause of seal failure, but the most common reason is using the incorrect seal for the application. Check the old seal and replace it with a correct seal for the application. Follow these tips: •When replacing an old seal in an application, use
Increase uptime of air system components
Simple maintenance checks lead to increased uptime of air system components, according to manufacturer SKF. Maintaining a clean, dry supply of compressed air stands is one of the trucking industry’s biggest challenges. With the use of ABS brakes more prevalent in today’s commercial vehicles, air systems tend to be much more sensitive to contaminants. Transit