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
Tips for maintaining air disc brake systems
The following steps are recommended by SAF-Holland to maintain your air disc brake system. They recommend that you follow your brake manufacturer’s recommended service manual instructions for general service and maintenance. Conduct regular visual checks of the brakes, tires, and all chassis components. (Note: Refer to your brake manufacturer’s service manual for torque specifications, where applicable.)
Kenworth to offer Meritor WABCO OnGuardActive as option for T680, T880
Kenworth is making Meritor WABCO OnGuardActive available as an option on Kenworth T680 and T880 models. The advanced radar-based safety system is “always on” and features forward collision warning, collision mitigation and adaptive cruise control. The system measures the truck’s position in relation to other vehicles and objects; detects moving, stopped or stationary vehicles ahead;
Dayton Parts launches air disc brake component line
Dayton Parts LLC introduced its new all-makes air disc brake program for heavy truck and trailer applications. This line of air disc brake components will cover all major original equipment (OE) air disc brake products comprising a large majority of the market requirement, the company said. “With federal stopping distance mandates of 250 ft or less maxing
Peterbilt makes Bendix collision mitigation technology standard on Model 579 trucks
Peterbilt Motors Co. announced that it is making the Bendix Wingman Advanced collision mitigation system standard on its Model 579 on-highway truck. “We’re excited to keep strengthening the relationship that Bendix technologies and the Peterbilt 579 have had since this trailblazing truck was launched in 2012,” said Scott Burkhart, vice president of sales, marketing and business
National Rivet highlights rivet setter for cracked brake linings
National Rivet and Manufacturing Co. highlights its Model 800 and Model 1000 rivet setter featuring a top-pin compensator, a solution for cracked brake linings. The compensator provides consistent rivet sets and nearly eliminates cracked brake lining issues by counteracting for variable work thickness up to plus or minus (+/-) 1/16 in., the company says. “We designed the
Fuso cabovers add Mobileye collision avoidance system
Mitsubishi Fuso has introduced Mobileye 6-Series collision avoidance systems in its FE and FG Series cabover 2017 model year trucks. The Mobileye system’s forward-looking camera acts as a “third eye” and can detect and warn of an imminent front-collision at any vehicle speed, with up to 2.7 seconds of advanced notice, according to the company. An
Kenworth makes Bendix ESP standard on T680, T880 trucks
The Bendix Electronic Stability Program (ESP) has been made standard on Kenworth Truck Co.’s T680 and T880 Class 8 trucks. Compared with roll-only stability or antilock braking systems, full-stability systems utilize more sensors, enabling the technology to more quickly recognize factors that could lead to vehicle rollovers or loss of control, and address both roll and
Webb Wheel introduces brake drum for trailers
Webb Wheel Products Inc. has introduced a new brake drum optimized for use in trailer applications. The Webb 66764F brake drum with patented Webb CRT (Cool Running Technology) vents was engineered specifically for 20K trailer axles, the company said. Today, many trailers are running with side skirts that improve aerodynamics; however, OTR road data suggests that
Bendix introduces PermaGuard brake shoe protective coating
Bendix launches PermaGuard, a protective coating for its remanufactured brake shoes that is engineered to improve resistance to rust jacking, while offering fleets increased brake life and contributing to lower total cost of ownership, the company says. In creating PermaGuard, Bendix reformulated the coating and wash process, improving its ability to adhere to the metal
Brake Parts Inc. highlights new Raybestos line of medium-duty brake pads
Brake Parts Inc. highlights its new Raybestos Truck and Medium-Duty and School Bus specialty friction lines of brake pads for medium-duty and air disc applications. The Raybestos Truck and Medium-Duty line are manufactured with specially formulated semi-metallic friction materials that are mechanically attached to the backing plate. This process improves shear strength on large puck assemblies,
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
