Phillips announces ‘fail-proof’ brake hose August 1, 2014 Phillips Industries has introduced air-brake hoses with fail-proof connections.
Pete, KW add Dana air discs August 1, 2014 With the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration expected to require shorter stopping distances by 2007, Kenworth and Peterbilt have added air disc brakes as options on
T680 GETS ETRAC August 1, 2014 The Kenworth T680 is now available with Bendix eTrac air-bag transfer system for 6x2 axle configurations. It automatically transfers pressure from the non-drive to the drive axle when it recognizes wheel slip, improving fuel economy and enhancing traction.
Utility makes Haldex standard August 1, 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturing named Haldex's Anchorlok Gold Seal Actuator as the standard brake actuator for all of its trailers.
END BAD AIR DAYS August 1, 2014 Sloan Transportation Products has introduced a swing-away/shut-off gladhand
BRAKE MYTHS DISPELLED August 1, 2014 In a perfect world, air brakes would be perfectly understood. They're not.
TRAILER AIR: SAVE YOUR ABS VALVE August 1, 2014 A little dust can cost you $1000 for a trailer ABS valve, but we've got solutions.
IMPROVING TRAILER BRAKE SAFETY: AN OTA REPORT August 1, 2014 Sudden loss of trailer service brakes can arise from a flaw that's inherent in spring-brake priority systems that can be traced back to NHTSA regulatory changes in 1992.
AIR BRAKE ADJUSTMENT DRIVER SURVEY August 1, 2014 A CVSA study in 2003 revealed that only a tiny proportion of drivers -- less than 1% -- fully understands air-brake principles and procedures.
ABS : ALL THE STOPS August 1, 2014 A brief look at our history with anti-lock brakes -- and at the road ahead.
DOWNHILL BRAKING: PARK’S VIEW August 1, 2014 The trick to getting downhill safely? Combine sharp instincts, classroom physics, and pure skill.
WHEEL-END LUBE: NOT SO SIMPLE August 1, 2014 Semi-fluid lubes can work well in wheel-ends, but they bring new failure modes and demand a different inspection and maintenance approach.
GUIDE TO ELECTRICAL, BRAKE PARTS August 1, 2014 A quick-reference guide from Phillips Industries lists the most frequently used products.
AFTERMARKET FRICTION LINES August 1, 2014 Bendix Spicer's new aftermarket brake linings come in three performance levels from an economy grade up to the industry's first RSD-certified friction