Kenworth adds aluminum hub option on Class 8 trucks with Bendix air disc brakes
Kenworth Truck Co. has announced availability of aluminum hubs as a front and rear axle option on Kenworth Class 8 trucks and tractors equipped with Bendix ADB22X air disc brakes.
MAHA USA announces new brake tester
MAHA USA proudly introduces its new, low profile, above floor brake tester- ideal for measuring force, imbalance, and ovality of brake drums! With nearly 30 percent of truck crashes related to brake failure or out of adjustment brakes, this can be a vital tool in detecting faulty brakes and reducing brake repair costs. The Roller Brake Set can be expanded into a full test lane in conjunction with Shaker Plates to check chassis & suspension connections.
Raybestos brakes re-engineered
The product offering for Raybestos brand brakes has been completely re-engineered based on months of extensive research with repair technicians.
Gladhand swivels to avoid kinking air lines
Phillips Industries introduced a low-profile, compact Swinger Gladhand designed for intermodal fleets and those pulling piggyback trailers. It follows the tractor to prevent accidental disconnects and kinking air lines, which can result in loss of air pressure to the brakes or damage to the air system.
Webb Wheel offers new disc brake rotors
The Aftermarket Division of Webb Wheel Products Inc. added three new rotors to its product offering. The 15.00 x 1.435 rear disc brake rotors, part numbers 54280P, 54281P and 54282P, will be shipped in individual boxes identified with the Webb part number.
ArvinMeritor launches new Air Systems Program
ArvinMeritor Inc. Commercial Vehicle Aftermarket (CVA) business said its new Meritor All-Makes Air Systems Program provides a complete portfolio of all-makes air valves, air compressors, air dryers and cartridges, and air hose assemblies.
Bendix to launch revamped replacement brake line
Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC will launch a revamped and complete all-makes product line of replacement commercial medium-duty and select commercial light-duty hydraulic brake parts under the Formula Blue brand in April.
Safety – Brakes
While braking system suppliers to the trucking industry continue to bring new technologies and specification choices to fleets, the desire to improve safety and stopping performance is hardly new.
Haldex cartridge aims to improve drying capabilities
Haldex recently announced that the new Multi-Treatment Cartridge Plus (MTC+) will soon be offered as standard on all Haldex DRYest and PURest Air Dryers.
Performance Friction introduces new line of retrofit discs
Performance Friction Corp. announced a new line of retrofit discs fitting medium trucks equipped with the 66 mm and 73 mm pin slider hydraulic brake calipers.
Meritor WABCO introduces communications capability
Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems introduced its InfoLink option for the Enhanced Easy-Stop Basic trailer Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). The new option enables the driver to monitor and control trailer functions from the tractor, is available for semi- or full-trailers, and is compliant with FMVSS-121 requirements, the company said.
Haldex offers cross-reference CD
Haldex announced the availability of its new Master Cross Reference CD (MCR-CD) with part number cross reference for more than 128,000 OE, OES and competitive air brake and suspension control product part numbers.