The case for using air disc brakes (ADB) on trailers is pretty strong, but it’s not a slam dunk. They do offer better performance, but standard drum brakes already do a perfectly adequate job. The ...

Meritor Wabco has extended its PAN air disc brake family in North America with the introduction of the PAN 22, the first advanced single-piston air disc brake designed for North American commercial ...

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 ...

Bendix's ADB22X-LT air disc brake for trailers is the lightest air disc brake available in the North American market Bendix's ADB22X-LT air disc brake for trailers is the lightest air disc brake ...

DuraBrake, formerly Durametal, has introduced a new all-makes air disc brake program for heavy-duty trucks and trailers. DuraBrake has manufactured brake drums and rotors for specialty applications ...

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 ...

A comprehensive new electronic catalog featuring the expanded Abex line of original equipment-quality replacement air disc brake pads for commercial vehicles is now available from Federal-Mogul. The ...

Decisions around brake components increasingly reveal how fleets manage complexity, uptime, and service efficiency. At Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week, a discussion around a new Meritor brake pad made ...