There aren’t many good reasons left not to spec air disc brakes, but drum brakes continue to out-sell discs. If you’re on the fence, here’s something to consider. Had the truck driven by Rogel ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Haldex introduced its ModulX Air Disc Brakes, engineered specifically for heavy-duty applications, at the Mid-America Trucking Show. The new air disc brakes out-perform standard ...

Kenworth is making Dana Spicer ESD225 air disc brakes available on selected Kenworth models immediately. Air disc brakes provide reduced brake wear as Kenworth is making Dana Spicer ESD225 air disc ...

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 ...

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 ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Peterbilt Motors Company announces the standardization of air disc brakes on all Peterbilt Class 8 Models. Air disc brakes offer the shortest stopping distances in ...

Adoption rates for air disc brakes (ADB) have climbed more than 100 percent in the last five years and show no signs of slowing down with penetration reaching 10 percent in 2013 and expected to close ...

KIRKLAND, WA— Air disc brakes from Bendix will be standard on all Kenworth Class 8 tractors and trucks. “We’ve offered Bendix air disc brakes as an option on our Class 8 trucks previously. Customers ...