Report Card: FMVSS 121 reduced stopping distance regulation
We are coming up on the third anniversary of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 121 reduced stopping distance regulation (RSD) start date. Fleet Equipment decided to ask brake friction manufacturers to report in on brake performance—and/or changes—since those regulations went into effect. “Actually, the friction materials were changing long before August 2011,” says
Kenworth T680 and T880 available with Bendix SmarTire system
The Kenworth T680 and Kenworth T880 are available with the SmarTire tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) by Bendix CVS as an option when specifying these models. The factory-installed Bendix system uses wheel-mounted sensors in each tire to monitor the tire’s pressure and temperature. Sensors are located on the steer and drive axle wheels. If tire
Textar T3080 ADB pad formula for heavy-duty applications
Textar T3080 is a ultra premium/OE quality air disc brake formula engineered for high-performance while maintaining low wear rates, according to the TMD Friction. In addition, Textar T3080 already meets the 2014 and 2021 “Better Brakes Rules” environmental regulations for heavy metals and copper content, an upcoming challenge facing the brake friction industry. Textar now
SAF-HOLLAND highlights SAF INTEGRAL air disc brake axle system with P89 wheel end package
SAF-HOLLAND, manufacturer of suspensions, fifth wheels and landing gear, highlighted its new SAF INTEGRAL air disc brake axle system with P89 wheel end package, ideal for SAF air suspension systems. Designed with the fleet in mind, the P89 is a durable, long-life system that is easily maintained, according to the company. The P89 accommodates up
Replacing wheels and drums: Preventative maintenance program insight for long service life
Is there any fleet manager who isn’t interested in minimizing his fleet’s operating costs but doesn’t understand that he needs to utilize every bit of service life out of his equipment that’s economically possible? That’s true, of course, for trucks, tractors and trailers, but it’s also true for the parts that make up a fleet’s
Controlling ROI on stability control systems
Given the preventative measure nature of stability control systems, it’s hard to say how many rollovers these passive systems have actually prevented. “We don’t encourage drivers to test the system and we hope they don’t see activation on a regular basis,” Meritor WABCO’s Mark Melletat says. “But it’s the situations when they do encounter adverse
Stability control systems can help control tractor and trailer rollover risk
It happens in a split second. The blink of an eye. Whether it’s a momentary lapse in judgment or the allure of a distraction, a truck hits the off-ramp at an unsafe speed—one that could certainly cause a catastrophic rollover incident that impacts your personnel and equipment with devastating consequences. But in that moment, the
Meritor renames braking systems and announces product enhancements
Meritor is renaming and enhancing two braking products to help customers identify these products and improve their total cost of ownership. As part of a new naming structure, Meritor drum brakes that had been branded QPlus are now Q+; and air disc brakes are renamed from EX225 to EX+. The company also outlined new enhancements
Stemco Motor Wheel becomes a lightweight supplier to Freightliner, Western Star
Stemco Motor Wheel announced its CentriFuse lightweight brake drum is now a premium published option for certain Freightliner and Western Star trucks models. CentriFuse lightweight brake drums are designed for weight-sensitive applications to increase payload or fuel efficiency. The 16.5- x 8.62-in. CentriFuse drum now available weighs 100 lbs., which is the lightest brake drum
Stemco Brake Products partners with SAF-HOLLAND
Stemco Brake Products, manufacturers and distributors of braking systems featuring the Duroline patented Wave Process and steel Rome brake shoes, announces its braking components will be included with all SAF-HOLLAND suspension systems featuring included axles. SAF-HOLLAND is partnering with Stemco Brake Products based on its product quality and the features associated with the patented Wave
Transport Security introduces lock to prevent trailer seal tampering
The patent-pending Enforcer seal guard lock stainless steel hasp and trailer seal protector has been introduced by Transport Security Inc. The lock, which will accommodate cable, plastic, metal and bolt seals, is designed to protect trailer seals from unauthorized removal and tampering while in transit. The self-contained Enforcer seal guard lock is mounted onto the existing
The better brake rules
Two laws will go into effect over the next two years that will limit certain constituents or elements present in brake linings for on highway vehicles—and the focus is on protecting the environment. So what’s the concern and how will it affect fleets? Here’s the background: Both the States of California and Washington have enacted
