STEMCO Duroline launches new shoe kits and brake hardware
STEMCO Duroline has launched new shoe kits and brake hardware kits for the North American commercial vehicle market. According to the company, its recently introduced high performance friction material delivers superior stopping performance, longer life, reduced noise and reduced drum wear, is available on new shoes in the brake wheel kits, including heavy-duty brake hardware kits, according to STEMCO.
TRP Aftermarket Parts debuts with spring brake chamber
TRP Aftermarket Parts said it is introducing a spring brake chamber manufactured for use in all Class 6, 7 and 8 trucks, trailers and buses.
The spring brake chamber is available from TRP authorized Kenworth and Peterbilt parts and service distributors, throughout North America and is the first of a series of aftermarket products available for all make of trucks, trailers and buses, the company said, adding that TRP will continue to roll out products this year and into 2010.
FMVSS 121 brake option review
New stopping regulations encourage fleets to consider foundation brake choices for their current and future vehicles
Haldex offers service parts for Dana Spicer ESD-225 air disc brake caliper
Haldex Commercial Vehicle Systems has announced service kits that contain the necessary parts needed to service Dana Spicer’s ESD-225 air disc brake caliper.
Haldex announces tandem air drying system for transit applications
Haldex Commercial Vehicle Systems has announced a unique design for Novabus that incorporates the Dryest Air Drying system working in parallel with a condenser and external governor. The system consists of two desiccant-type air dryers working in tandem, to remove humidity, dirt particles and oil from the compressed air system. This system reduces the risks of freezing and corroding air components.
Monroe Dynamics broadens line of semi-metallic brake pads
Tenneco Inc.’s Monroe Dynamics disc brake pads now cover an even broader array of trucks, vans and utility vehicles, including trucks equipped with the latest pneumatic disc brake systems, like Workhorse, Knorr Bremse, Meritor Wabco and more, the manufacturer said.
Meritor WABCO introduces SmartTrac stability control systems family with multi-function electronic control units
Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems has introduced SmartTrac, a suite of anti-lock braking, automatic traction control and stability control systems for commercial vehicles. The system uses advanced electronic control units with enhanced capabilities to help North American truck operators with more options to meet their operational needs, the company stated.
Haldex announces new full function ABS valve
Haldex Commercial Vehicle Systems announced a new product that works with the Haldex PLC Select 1M and 2M full function ABS system applications.
Webb Wheel releases new hydraulic disc brake rotor to aftermarket
The Webb Wheel Products Inc. Aftermarket Business Unit has released new hydraulic disc brake rotor, part number 54773P-65, for front and rear truck applications with ABS.
Haldex introduces rivet-less covers for S-ABA Style automatic brake adjuster
Haldex has introduced rivet-less front and rear covers for the S-ABA style automatic brake adjusters. According to the company, the existing front and rear covers, which have a retaining rivet, will be replaced by the new rivet-less front and rear covers that will be retained by an adhesive compound. The rear cover will have a unique grease relieve creating a designed path for grease flow, providing enhanced sealing and improved tamper resistance.
Webb Wheel releases new brake drum to aftermarket
Webb Wheel Products Inc. Aftermarket Business Unit has released a new brake drum, part number 66855B. This 16.5 x 8.62 drum, for R-series drive axle and TN and TP trailer axle applications, is similar to Webb 66854B without an oil groove machined in the wraparound area, the company said. The 66855B brake drum will fit most applications where a 66854B brake drum is used, with the exception of a limited number of school bus applications where the machined oil groove is required.
Racor/Nabtesco compressed air dryer system launched
Racor Division of Parker Hannifin Corp. has announced the availability of the Racor/Nabtesco compressed air dryer system. The air dryer provides vapor-free compressed air to a vehicle’s air brake system reservoir, and the manufacturer said the compact Racor/Nabtesco air dryer utilizes a proprietary high performance desiccant that is more durable and has better moisture removing capacity than other systems.