Bendix says plant investments not done yet preview image Bendix says plant investments not done yet December 12, 2014 ELYRIA, Ohio – Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC has unveiled a multi-year, $8.7 million expansion and improvement project at its Bowling Green, Ky., manufacturing facility. The company, which is a…
Easier Brake Inspection preview image Easier Brake Inspection December 9, 2014 The new Arrow Logger from Spectra Products works together with the company's well respected Brake Safe visual brake-stroke indicator to improve and simplify brake-adjustment inspection
Alliance Clutches, Brake Drums November 26, 2014 Alliance Truck Part has expanded its clutch line to include four medium-duty clutches as well as seven updated EZ-Assist clutchEZ-Assist clutches for the heavy-duty market, also adding a new steer-axle brake drum
Dana Drives for Efficiency preview image Dana Drives for Efficiency October 30, 2014 At the 2014 Mid-America Trucking Show last week, Dana exhibited a wide range of drivetrain and engine technologies with a view to more fuel-efficient and cost-effective trucking
Cooler Running Brakes preview image Cooler Running Brakes October 30, 2014 Webb Wheel's new Webb Vortex Unlimited brake drum features Cool Running Technology and produces 15% cooler operating temperatures for better braking performance
Aftermarket Brake Linings preview image Aftermarket Brake Linings October 30, 2014 Alliance Truck Parts has expanded its remanufactured brake shoe and kit product line to include new EG brake lining options.
Road Choice Adds New Products preview image Road Choice Adds New Products October 30, 2014 Road Choice Truck Parts has added five new product categories to its "value priced" all-makes parts offering, competing with manufacturers' and warehouse distributors' private-brand parts
Haldex offers air disc brakes October 30, 2014 4/24/02 -- Haldex Brake Systems is introducing a new generation of air disc brakes designed for the North American market. With configurations to fit 19.5-inch and 22.5-inch whe
MERITOR AFTERMARKET FRICTION October 30, 2014 There's a new line of Meritor-branded aftermarket bulk friction and reman brake shoes and kits for independent aftermarket distributors.
THE AIR DISC COMEBACK October 30, 2014 Air disc brakes have been around a long time but they're closer to mainstream use than ever. Do you need to know?
COMPLIANCE: U.S. LAUNCHES HIGH-TECH TESTING October 30, 2014 Dynos and other high-tech brake testing machines are coming to an inspection station near you if they're not there already. Are they useful?
ALUTREC OFFERS AIR DISCS October 30, 2014 Quebec trailer maker says it's the first in Canada to introduce Hendrickson suspension systems equipped with air disc brakes.
Don’t Shoot the Messenger, Get to the Root of the Problem October 30, 2014 You're not supposed to manually adjust automatic brake adjusters. If yours don't keep their adjustment, they're sending a message that something is wrong.
Steerable Lift Axle October 30, 2014 Watson & Chalin has introduced the SL13K-1190 Tru-Track lift axle with steerable suspension and air disc brakes
MONITOR TIRE-PRESSURE preview image MONITOR TIRE-PRESSURE October 30, 2014 Advantage PressurePro releases first TPMS specifically designed for drop-and-hook fleets
