Safety is among the main benefits of air disc brakes while drum brakes “will still fill certain needs” at some fleets, an executive with Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake said. McComsey “Shorter stopping ...

Though a decade ago it was far from the case, nowadays, the likelihood for a technician to work on a newer truck with air disc brakes (ADBs) is about the same as one with drum brakes. “Almost half of ...

Aiming to provide its customers with trailers that combine the performance of air disc brakes with weight-saving and maintenance advantages, Hyundai Translead announced it now offers the Bendix ADB22X ...

Kenworth Truck Company announced it will make Bendix(R) ADB22X(TM) front air disc brakes standard on Kenworth Class 8 tractors and trucks. The Bendix ADB22X air disc brakes have a two-pin floating ...

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 ...

Canadian scene, courtesy of XM and Sirius – and even the good old CBC, which is partnering with Sirius in Canada. A third player, CHUM, also wants in, via digital signals. This isn’t strictly speaking ...