Tech Tip: Don’t wait to prepare for winter
In some parts of North America, it’s already time to break out the shovels and ice scrapers. While the first snowfall brings excitement for some, for the people at the wheel of North America’s trucks, it’s time to get ready for what’s to come. Keeping things safely rolling through the cold months means getting prepared
When should you adjust slack adjusters?
Essential maintenance tips for heavy-duty truck slack adjusters in truck safety to ensure optimal brake performance.
Don’t slack when it comes to heavy-duty truck slack adjuster inspection
The crucial role of slack adjusters in truck safety, understanding legal limits, and the innovative features offered by Motor Wheel
How spring brake design impacts maintenance cycles and performance
How do you prevent the corrosion that perpetuates the costly cycle of spring brake replacement?
The true cost of bargain air spring spec’ing
Reproductions made of cheaper, less stable materials are on the rise in the global market.
Motor Wheel rebrands Crewson automatic brake adjusters
Motor Wheel, a brand of Hendrickson, proudly announces the rebranding of its Crewson automatic brake adjuster product line under the Motor Wheel name. This change will be seamless to customers but aligns the brake adjuster products with the excellent reputation that the industry has come to expect from Motor Wheel and Hendrickson. Along with the
IPA introduces a battery-powered trailer ABS, light tester
IPA’s portable trailer ABS tester is designed for offsite diagnostic capabilities without a truck.
Breaking away from faulty heavy-duty brakes
Winter poses a challenge for your truck’s air brake system due to freezing temperatures and engine heat, leading to metal expansion and plastic hardening.
NRS Brakes highlights proper brake pad selection as EV sales rise
NRS Brakes noted that brake pad selection is of the utmost importance as reports of increased EV sales skyrocket. A recent report noted that sales of electrified vehicles hit a record in Q3 2022. With sustainability investments being made by consumer and commercial entities through the procurement of EVs, NRS Brakes is focused on providing
Three reasons why brake pad selection is important in EVs
Thinking that EV regenerative braking means you don’t have to focus on proper brake pad selection and maintenance would be a critical flaw in EV maintenance. While regenerative braking–an EV motor-driven speed reduction system–can save some wear and tear on the braking system, the threat to brake pads still remains. Here are the three reasons
Bendix begins construction to expand its Mexico operation
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC has begun construction on a new production facility at its operation in Acuña, Mexico. The plant will use highly automated manufacturing processes to produce two emerging, next-generation technologies: Global Scalable Brake Control (GSBC) and Global Scalable Air Treatment (GSAT). The facility, which joins three other state-of-the-art manufacturing plants and a
NRS Brakes highlights important features for harsh weather driving
With the winter weather coming in and road conditions worsening, now is the time to evaluate the state and durability of vehicle components. Brake health is an essential upkeep to be maintained as slush and ice begin to cover the roads. NRS Galvanized Brake Pads are able to withstand even the harshest of conditions through