Pete walks to the beat of new drum

Peterbilt Motors
Peterbilt is now offering Meritor SteelLite X30 brake drums on all of its models, enabling its customers to spec lighter-weight vehicles with fewer maintenance requirements, the company says.
The SteelLite X30 brake drums feature a one-piece steel shell that is stronger and lighter than standard full-cast brake drums and has no weld seam, which means added durability and ready-to-mount convenience. The drum’s cast-iron braking surface resists hot-spotting and heat checking, helping the brake lining seat more quickly and reducing the number of high-stress cycles during the drum’s break-in period.

Compared to standard brake drums, the company says the SteelLite drums will reduce up to 15 lb on the steer axle and 70 lb per rear axle, making them ideal for weight-sensitive applications, like general freight, heavy-haul, tanker and bulk.

The SteelLite X30 brake drums are available for Peterbilt Models 387, 385, 379, 378, 362, 357, 330 and 320.