2011 Bendix Brake Training School for technicians
The 2011 Brake Training School offered by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems teaches maintenance professionals the description, operation and service elements for the total range of components found within foundation and air brake systems. Courses will be offered in nearly 20 cities across the U.S. and Canada.
Bendix EverSure spring brake features No Touch technology
The company said its next-generation, double-diaphragm spring brake for drum brakes offers the lightest weight in the industry while delivering best-in-class durability and performance. The new spring brake is more than two pounds lighter than competitive spring brakes, helping to offset the extra weight added to commercial vehicles by engine systems designed to meet recent emissions regulations.
Meritor WABCO earns Wabash Platinum Supplier Award for third consecutive year
The award recognizes suppliers who demonstrate the essential aspects of supply chain performance in delivery, quality, cost, innovation and attitude. Meritor WABCO supplies trailer anti-braking systems, roll stability systems and InfoLink data gateway systems to Wabash National Corp.
Meritor WABCO launches SafetyDirect
SafetyDirect allows customers to use a single point of access to monitor and synchronize driver performance reports on braking, stability control, following distances, collision safety system braking and lane-departure warnings for individual drivers, as well as the entire fleet. The comprehensive reporting includes event location, date, time, speed, odometer reading and safety trending data.
Elite Brake develops braking products for commercial vehicle fleets
Elite Brake Co., under the leadership of John Healy, is a new commercial vehicle brake component supplier developing a full product line of brake block, brake lining, medium-duty hydraulic brake disc pads, heavy-duty air brake disc pads, lined brake shoes & kits, remanufactured brake shoes & kits, and complete brake drum kits.
Haldex Full Function ABS accommodates multiple applications
A new combination style nipple for the Full Function ABS is now available from Haldex Commercial Vehicle Systems. The new nipple accommodates either 1/2-in. or 3/4-in. NPT reservoir ports and provides an inventory reduction opportunity for multiple applications.
Schaeffler announces expanded line of LuK clutch products
Schaeffler Group USA expanded its line of LuK RepSet clutches, flywheels and hydraulic release systems to include more than 750 clutch set and 180 flywheel SKUs. Make and model coverage ranges from 1938 to present, according to the company.
Rivet-less front and rear covers for automatic brake adjusters from Haldex
Haldex Commercial Vehicle Systems’ new rivet-less front and rear covers for Self Setting Automatic Brake Adjusters are designed for easy installation, improved performance, extended service life and streamlined inventories. By constantly maintaining optimum brake lining-to-drum clearance, Haldex ABAs reduce stopping distances and increase driver control and confidence under all conditions.
Formula Blue hydraulic brake parts available in aftermarket
Formula Blue hydraulic brake parts from Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC are now available through all aftermarket channels. The Formula Blue product line includes replacement hydraulic brake parts for light- and medium-duty commercial vehicles ranging from Class 1 to Class 6 applications.
Not your daddy’s brakes
Technology advances allow for shorter stopping distances and the
development of stability and collision avoidance systems, but there is
a need for good maintenance.
Bosch launches QuietCast premium brakes
With 789 part numbers, Bosch’s QuietCast premium disc brake pads provides 95% coverage for all makes and models of Asian, domestic and European automobiles, light trucks and SUVs throughout the U.S. and Canada. QuietCast brake pads are fitted with the industry’s best pre-attached rubber-core shim, exclusively offered by Bosch in the aftermarket.
Webb Wheel offers braking solutions
The new Vortex drum by Webb Wheel Products is said to be a cost-efficient solution for fleets looking for alternatives to meet proposed new stopping distance regulations. The Vortex drum runs cooler and is durable yet lighter than standard drums, according to the company. The superior heat dissipation characteristics of the Vortex drums can maximize lining life and reduce life cycle costs, Webb said.