UPDATED MERITOR PARTS CATALOGS August 1, 2014 Parts publications from ArvinMeritor cover trailer air suspension systems and lined brake shoes and kits.
ULTRA LONG-LIFE BRAKE FRICTION August 1, 2014 Brake Pro offers a new brake lining for 23,000-lb GAWR axles on trucks in linehaul and vocational applications.
PROVINCIAL OUT-OF-ADJUSTMENT FINES August 1, 2014 A brief review of fines province by province as of November, 2005. Be warned...
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT: PLEASE MAKE ME STOP August 1, 2014 Poor brake adjustment continues to challenge truckers and equipment suppliers alike.
MIXING STANDARD AND LONG-STROKE CHAMBERS August 1, 2014 Simply, you can't do it. Always replace like with like, says MGM Brakes.
LININGS: THE BALANCING ACT August 1, 2014 When you install replacement linings, is there a change in braking performance?
TECH TIP: AIR-BRAKE CONTAMINATION August 1, 2014 A technical bulletin courtesy of Brake Pro Ltd. Edited slightly for clarity.
CAMERA SEES BRAKE FAILURES August 1, 2014 New Alberta technology detects overheated bearings and brakes. U.S. inspectors like it.
HOT WHEELS AND HOW TO AVOID THEM August 1, 2014 At your next driver meeting, invite your maintenance supervisor to talk about how to recognize potential wheel-end trouble.
BRAKING THE RIGHT WAY August 1, 2014 Snub and roll or steady pressure? What works best? We asked an expert.
FOUL-WEATHER PREPARATIONS August 1, 2014 If it's not wintertime in your neck of the woods, it's time to get ready. Pay special attention to your air system.
BRAKE JOBS THE RIGHT WAY August 1, 2014 Recommendations for complete brake maintenance, courtesy of Haldex Commercial Vehicle Systems.
AIR DRYERS: AVOIDING FREEZEUPS August 1, 2014 Your air-brake system never likes too much moisture, but especially not in winter. From the December 2002 issue.
AFTERMARKET BRAKE LININGS: HELP FROM TMC August 1, 2014 The Performance Review Institute compliles a list of aftermarket brake linings that meet the brake dynamometer requirements specified in FMVSS 121. All OEM linings must meet these requirements, but they're optional for aftermarket linings.