Haldex partners with Fras-le to offer air disc brake pad repair kits
Haldex is now offering a full line of all-makes air disc brake (ADB) pad repair kits for its North American customers through a joint sales and marketing partnership with Fras-le, which is part of the Randon Companies group. Through this co-brand agreement, Haldex will market products under the “Midland” brand and assume the primary sales,
HDDA: Heavy Duty unveils new strategic plan
HDDA: Heavy Duty, a community of the Auto Care Association, has unveiled its new strategic plan. Prompted by industry evolution, HDDA’s advisory board—which consists of leaders of aftermarket companies such as Vipar Heavy Duty, Erie DriveTrain, FleetPride, SKF and more—defined their challenges in the marketplace and outlined what support the industry needs to fuel the
Bendix offers remanufactured brake shoe
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems is offering a remanufactured brake shoe with the same friction and coating specs on its original equipment (OE) brake shoe, as well as an extended, five-year warranty against rust jacking. The warranty matches that which Bendix offers on its OE shoes. To help vehicle operators maintain performance of RSD-equipped vehicles (those
Denso announces enhancements to its DPF program
Denso Products and Services Americas Inc., an affiliate of the Denso Corp., has announced improvements to its PowerEdge Diesel Aftertreatment Program. Key among the changes is expanded coverage for diesel particular filters (DPFs) and, coming this spring, full coverage for diesel oxidation catalysts (DOCs). Denso is also adding a medium-duty DPF/doc program with coverage
Eaton expands its North American Authorized Rebuilder Program
Eaton announced that it has expanded its North American Authorized Rebuilder Program with the addition of Chalk’s Truck Parts of Houston. Chalk’s, which becomes the fifth Eaton Authorized Rebuilder in North America, opened for business in 1957 and currently employs 60 people. The company’s 3.5-acre site includes a 90,000-sq.-ft. facility for parts, service and office
WABCO launches ProVia budget spare parts brand
WABCO has launched ProVia, a new budget spare parts brand ProVia. According to the company, ProVia will help customers to bridge the gap between parts of questionable origin and premium aftermarket parts, striking a balance between safety, reliability and cost. ProVia products highlighted by WABCO include: Brake pads: ProVia brake pads cover the most commonly
Hendrickson launches air disc brake wear indicator tool
Hendrickson Trailer Commercial Vehicle Systems has introduced a new air disc brake (ADB) wear indicator tool. The tool allows maintenance personnel to check brake pad and rotor thickness without removing the wheel or the brake pads from the caliper. “Regularly inspecting the thickness of your brake pads and rotors is important for maximizing the performance
Eaton enhances its ServiceRanger 4 diagnostic and service software
Eaton announced that it has enhanced the ServiceRanger 4 diagnostic and service tool to provide commercial service providers with a suite of solutions, which the company says will allow them to more quickly diagnose and repair problems on Eaton’s automated transmissions. In addition to the product enhancements, Eaton is simplifying the ServiceRanger 4 product offering
Dana announces enhancements to e-catalog and e-commerce platform, new seal installation tool kit
Dana Inc. announced enhancements to its e-catalog and e-commerce platform, as well as a new seal installation tool kit. Among the enhancements to DanaAftermarket.com, the company’s e-catalog and e-commerce website, are a new mobile-ready design. The mobile-friendly website now provides the following features, according to Dana: Product images, descriptions, and informational videos; The ability to search
Kinedyne introduces Rhino Max and K-Force brand load securement straps
Kinedyne LLC has introduced a family of new ultra-heavy-duty load securement straps. The new Rhino Max brand of winch straps and ratchet straps will replace Kinedyne’s abrasion-resistant Rhino Web line, while the K-Force brand of winch straps, ratchet straps and logistics straps is a completely new offering from the company. According to the company, Rhino
Bendix introduces new air disc brake pads
Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake has introduced the Bendix BX276 air disc brake (ADB) pad, which can be utilized as replacement friction for ADB22X and ADB22X-LT air disc brake systems on both tractors and trailers. The BX276 pad is available now through authorized Bendix dealerships and aftermarket distributors. Bendix also introduced the Bendix BX283 air disc brake
Truck-Lite to offer LED fog, auxiliary driving light kits
Truck-Lite Co. has added SAE-compliant LED fog light kits and an LED auxiliary driving light kit to its Truck-Lite by Rigid product offering. Based on the D-Series from Rigid Industries, the 3 x 3-in. fog lights are designed as plug-and-play replacements for the International ProStar model years 2008-2017; the Volvo VN model years 2008-2017; the
