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 ...

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.

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 ...

Time to get hands-on with some old iron! In this video, I dive into clutch repair and brake relining on my vintage Caterpillar D4 dozer. Keeping these classics running takes some serious wrench ...

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, ...