Air disc brake systems (pictured) don't look anything like drum brake systems. Inspection standards and procedures are not the same either. The new federal mandate requiring shorter stopping distances ...

Adoption of air disc brakes for trailers is slowly trending upward as some fleets look beyond the tractor to improve stopping power and enhance safety, industry experts said. Meanwhile, manufacturers ...

In choosing brake systems for a commercial fleet, there’s no wrong answer whether air disc brakes are a right fit versus drum brakes. There are plenty of advantages for both; drum brakes are ...

The following was published in CCJ's Air Brake Book, 11th edition, sponsored by Silverback HD. CCJ's Air Brake Book is a complementary industry resource, courtesy of our partnership with Silverback HD ...

When it comes to the stopping power needed to halt a fully loaded tractor-trailer cruising at highway speeds, both air disc brakes (ADBs) and their S-cam drum brake brethren get the job done. But when ...

SAF-Holland introduced in Grand Rapids, Mich., Thursday a new series of air disc brakes that the company’s president of the Americas, Steffen Schewerda, hopes will drive disc brake adoption rates ...

New sensor technology from SAF-Holland integrates with telematics systems to give fleets continuous insight into air disc brake condition.

Air brake systems are made up of many separate parts, all of which must be in good condition to provide reliable operation. Inspections catch problems early. In addition to visual driver inspections, ...

The OEM says air disc brakes reduce vehicle weight as well. Peterbilt Motors Co. recently made air disc brakes standard on the rear axles of its Peterbilt Model 579 tractor -- completing the ...

Available for Class 7 and 8 vehicles with 22.5- or 24.5-inch wheels, the Dana Spicer Air Disc Brake System is designed to make the system lightweight and to provide caliper support, minimal slide pin ...

Dublin, Aug. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Global Air Brake Systems Market 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global air brake systems market is poised for ...

What is a disc brake system? How can one be faster without adding more ponies to the engine? One way is to make your car lighter. Having a higher power-to-weight ratio will make your car faster since ...