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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

SAF Holland introduced its new SAF Integral Air Disc Brake Axle System with P89 Wheel End Package. Designed with the fleet in mind, the P89 is a durable, long-life system that is easily maintained and ...

When the brakes are applied, circuits send compressed air from the storage tanks to front and rear service chambers that push the brake shoes into the brake drums, thus slowing down the vehicle. Semis ...

Back in 2012, Wylie Wilson, owner of Wylie Wilson Trucking in Red Wing, Minnesota, thought he’d give air disc brakes a try on some new trucks, just to see how things went. “We were running all drum ...

Your car's brake system is one of its most critical components. It should come as no surprise that the brake system is responsible for stopping your vehicle and keeping it stationary as long as your ...