ArvinMeritor has added a new lining wear sensor and stamped spider design for 16.5" x 5" front brakes. The new option offers the benefits of larger, high-performance front drum brakes with a 10 ...

Front-axle brakes designed to meet reduced stopping distance rules may not run hot enough under normal driving conditions. This month is a bit of a departure for Tires & Wheels, as we investigate a ...

In response to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 121 reduced stopping distance (RSD) requirements, brake lining manufacturers have released a range of new replacement products. “It is ...

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, ...

Drum brakes, shown in Figure 14-5, are the oldest type of brakes still on the road. Their main advantage is that they require less hydraulic pressure to stop your vehicle because the brake shoes tend ...