Better stopping power is probably the most oft-touted advantage of air disc brakes, but advanced drum brakes easily meet the requirements, too. However, when you look at the reduced and simplified ...

This article was updated May 11, 2022, with new dates for the 2022 annual International Roadcheck blitz. A truck sits and waits on costly roadside service along I-10 at the weigh station in Sneads, ...

Imagine having a brand new truck sidelined during a roadside inspection because the inspector didn't understand what he was looking at . That happened more than once as the first of the ...

Air brakes have a long history of reliable performance in the medium- and heavy-duty truck markets, yet these systems cannot be ignored without costly consequences. A good inspection process and ...

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

Marathon Brake Systems has introduced new Discstar air disc brake calipers and chambers. The new lines complement Marathon’s air disc pads and rotors to round out the product line. The company says ...

Hendrickson Trailer Commercial Vehicle Systems announces the addition of more air disc brake (ADB) maintenance training videos to its online training portal. Related To: Hendrickson LOUISVILLE, KY — ...

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 ...