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Daimler debuts Active Brake Assist 3

Daimler AG introduced the next evolution of its Active Brake Assist emergency braking systems for commercial vehicles, based on the radar system used in Telligent proximity control, at the IAA show in Hanover, Germany.

Fras-le launches air disc brake pad program

Sold under the Extreme Service brand, Fras-le’s new air disc brake pad program includes 11 part numbers covering more than 59 applications on 12 brake systems. The launch is an expansion of the company’s “Work Truck and Fleet Disc Brake Pad Program,” which kicked off in May.

Meritor receives 2012 Global Remanufacturer of the Year award

ReMaTecNews has named Meritor the 2012 Remanufacturer of the Year. According to the company, the award recognizes an organization that has served the automotive or heavy-duty truck remanufacturing sectors with distinction in fields such as innovation, technical excellence, customer service and commitment to the promotion of the qualities of remanufacturing.

PACCAR honors Meritor manufacturing facilities

Four Meritor Inc. manufacturing facilities were recently given 2011 Quality Achievement Awards from PACCAR Inc. for achieving a defect rate of 50 parts per million or less during 2011.

WABCO to supply air disc brakes to DTNA

A new long-term supply agreement with Daimler Trucks North America will place WABCO Maxxus single-piston air disc brake systems on the OEM’s models beginning in July 2012.

Federal-Mogul adds Abex reduced stopping distance brake block

The new Abex RSD drum brake block includes three application-specific formulations engineered to enhance overall performance while meeting the new FMVSS reduced stopping distance requirements.

NHTSA, DOT propose ESC standard for heavy-duty trucks

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and U.S. Department of Transportation issued a proposed rulemaking that would require electronic stability control systems on heavy-duty vehicles weighing more than 26,000 lbs.

Meritor WABCO ESC helps OEMs meet NHTSA regs

SmarTrac Electronic Stability Control, first introduced by Meritor WABCO in 2005, can help ensure truck tractors and motor coaches are able to meet the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration-proposed standard on electronic stability control systems for heavy vehicles.

Fras-le introduces work truck fleet disc brake pad program

The new work truck and fleet disc brake pad program for the North American aftermarket includes a complete line of hydraulic and air disc brake pads for class Class 1-8 vehicles and is positioned to help warehouse distributors expand friction sales into new markets.

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.

TMD Friction meets requirements of TMC Recommended Practice

TMD Friction’s premium air disc brake pad friction material, Textar T3070, and its premium drum brake lining, Textar T5000, have met the FMVSS 121 dynamometer requirements of TMC’s Recommended Practice #628, “Aftermarket Brake Lining Qualification.”

AXN Heavy Duty selects Brake Safe by Spectra Products

AXN Heavy Duty announced it has selected the Spectra Products Brake Safe system as its preferred solution for visual brake stroke indicators for use in both the OEM and aftermarket channels.