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.

NASHVILLE, TN. TMD Friction made two announcements this week at the Technology and Maintenance Council’s annual meeting here, adding a new brake reline program and a new air disc brake friction ...

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 ...

Despite their acknowledged technical superiority and performance advantages, penetration of air disc brakes on Class 7 and 8 trucks in North America is a paltry 10%. The ratio of drum brakes to disc ...