THE NUMBER 1 RESOURCE FOR VOCATIONAL TRUCK FLEETS
Nearly 5,000 commercial vehicles were put out of service for critical brake problems during this year’s Brake Safety Week, held Sept. 16-22.
Brake violations remain a common source of roadside citations and even crashes. Here’s a refresher course on the right way to make sure truck air brakes are up to par.
The trailer air line filtration system and gladhand combined into one is now available with Phillips’ straight service and emergency gladhands with anodized bodies and stainless-steel connector and detent plates.
OTC has introduced the new 5089 Air Brake Line Release tools, designed to separate connectors on the power steering (P/S) system and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) coolers without damage.
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems’ GC Spin-On Air Dryer Cartridge is a spin-on style air dryer cartridge using recycled desiccant for the aftermarket.
Redline Detection’s Air Brake NanoLeak Finder is leak detection equipment designed to pinpoint leaks in air brake, air suspension, and air powered accessory systems.
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance announced that Brake Safety Day is taking place on Sept. 7 this year across North America.
With all the advantages provided by today’s advanced safety systems, what a shame it would be if they couldn’t live up to their potential because of poorly maintained foundation brakes or inadequate friction material.
AxleTech International’s line of aftermarket air disc brake pad kits is designed for vocational, coach and transit applications.
Stemco’s Lunar line of air disc brakes are designed to meet original equipment manufacturer stopping distance standards from the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration.