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LININGS: THE BALANCING ACT

When you install replacement linings, is there a change in braking performance?

TECH TIP: AIR-BRAKE CONTAMINATION

A technical bulletin courtesy of Brake Pro Ltd. Edited slightly for clarity.

CAMERA SEES BRAKE FAILURES

New Alberta technology detects overheated bearings and brakes. U.S. inspectors like it.

BEAT THE HEAT: PREPARING FOR AN INSPECTION BLITZ

Whether you're motivated by threat of a fine or a desire to run safe, check your brakes. From the July/August 2002 issue.

HOT WHEELS AND HOW TO AVOID THEM

At your next driver meeting, invite your maintenance supervisor to talk about how to recognize potential wheel-end trouble.

BRAKING THE RIGHT WAY

Snub and roll or steady pressure? What works best? We asked an expert.

UNIVERSAL INSULATED BULKHEAD

Thermo King bulkhead fits almost any trailer, even older, bowed units.

UNDER-BUNK STORAGE COMPARTMENT

It's now standard on many Freightliner conventional heavy-duty truck models.

VEHICLE INSPECTION SYSTEM

A new RFID vehicle-inspection and reporting system comes from Seattle's Zonar Systems, LLC.

FOUL-WEATHER PREPARATIONS

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

Recommendations for complete brake maintenance, courtesy of Haldex Commercial Vehicle Systems.

Chevron offers technicians online lube school

SAN RAMON, Calif. -- Chevron Products Co. has announced the creation of its Lubricants University website, designed to provide fleet and dealer mechanics with an understanding of the vital role lubrication plays in diesel engine operation.

Cat scores well on JD Power engine survey, but overall satisfaction falls

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. -- Caterpillar's C-15 diesel engine ranks highest in customer satisfaction with vocational heavy-duty truck diesel engines, according to the newest J.D. Power and Associates 2005 Heavy-Duty Truck Engine-Transmission Study, just released.

AIR DRYERS: AVOIDING FREEZEUPS

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

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.