NASHVILLE, Tenn. — TMD Friction has rolled out a new program it says will help fleets reduce brake reline costs. The Textar Fleet Assistance Program provides a direct line of communication to TMD ...

The new federal mandate requiring shorter stopping distances dictates more brake torque for the front axle of trucks and tractors. The regulation can be accommodated by bigger drums, but it may ...

KIRKLAND, Wash. – Kenworth has announced air disc brakes from Bendix will be made standard on the steer axles of Class 8 tractors. The Bendix ADB22X reduces brake fade with no degradation of stopping ...

The International LT tractor will now come with air disc brakes as standard on all of its axles. (Photo: Kevin Jones/Fleet Owner) International Truck, a division of Navistar Inc., is making Bendix ...

On August 1, 2011 a new air brake standard for three-axle tractors with Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWRs) up to 59,600 lbs. took effect. This rule applies to tractors invoiced after August 1, 2011.

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 ...