Disc brakes don’t offer much for roadside inspectors to write up. They aren’t get-out-of-jail-free cards, but adjustment violations are nearly unheard of. There aren’t many good reasons left not to ...

Air disc brakes require minimal routine maintenance. Most of the moving parts are internal. Brake pads will often last for the first life of a tractor. Photos: Jim Park Better stopping power is ...

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 ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — SAF-Holland introduced new air disc brakes for trailers geared to commercial fleets in North America, with the base model at “a significantly lower price point than previous ...

Kenworth introduces the Bendix ADB22X front and rear air disc brakes on select Class 8 trucks and tractors. The air disc brakes provide reduced brake wear and feature a mono-block caliper design that ...

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 ...

In part one of a two-part series, we looked at how fleets can break even or save money by switching to air disc brakes (ADBs), while also benefiting from better stopping performance. Another big ...

In response to the growing interest and demand for air disc brakes in the North American market, Haldex is bringing over its ModulT trailer air disc brake product from Europe, where it has 1 million ...

AFTER widespread application in Europe, Haldex is bringing its air disc brakes to North America. The announcement was made at the Mid-America Trucking Show. The new brakes will fit 19.5-inch and ...

Disc brakes used to be found mainly on the front wheels of vehicles, with drum brakes at the rear. Today most passenger vehicles have disc brakes all around. Each brake has a flat steel disc — you ...

International Truck announced Thursday it will make Bendix ADB22X air disc brakes standard on all axles of 6×4, 6×2, and 4×2 LT Series trucks. International Trucks Senior Vice President of Global ...

Peterbilt will make front-axle air disc brakes standard across its entire Class 8 truck and tractor line, Paccar VP and Peterbilt General Manager Bill Jackson announced March 30 at a truck show in ...