Equipment Haldex’s Grey-Rock friction turns 90 September 2, 2018 KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Haldex has announced its Grey-Rock heavy-duty friction products line is celebrating its 90th anniversary next year. “Over the past 90 years Grey-Rock has outfitted hundreds of…
Centric unveils air disc brake line-up August 20, 2018 Centric Parts, a division of APC Automotive Technologies, has unveiled a new air disc brake program for Class 7 and 8 vehicles. The offerings include air disc brake pads,…
Regulations Atmore weigh station one of the most advanced in Canada July 27, 2018 ATMORE, Alta. – A new Alberta weigh station is setting the bar when it comes to technology. At the top of its class in Canada, you’d have to travel south…
Transportation Brake blitz grounds 12.4% in Canada July 17, 2018 GREEBELT, Md. – A surprise Brake Safety Day inspection blitz in Canada and the U.S. put 1,595 trucks out of service for brake violations on April 25, the Commercial Vehicle…
Equipment Stemco to open new brake friction manufacturing facility June 14, 2017 ROME, Ga. – Stemco has announced the upcoming opening of its first brake friction production plant. The 43,000 sq.-ft. plant, located in Rome, Ga., will open in July and will…
Detect improper brake strokes with Visi-Chek February 8, 2016 CULLMAN, Ala. – Green means you’re OK and red indicates further inspection is required with TSE Brakes Inc.’s new Visi-Chek visual brake stroke indicator, which helps drivers ensure their vehicle’s…
New braking technology saves more than time December 21, 2015 CULLMAN, Ala. – TSE Brakes Inc. has introduced new technology that it says brings easier installation, fewer necessary model numbers and better chamber sealing to braking systems. Benefits of variable…
Equipment Bendix offers S-cam brake maintenance tips July 2, 2015 ELYRIA, Ohio — As part of its Tech Tips series, Bendix is offering advice on how to properly maintain S-cam brakes. “It’s easy to view preventive maintenance as a quick…
Equipment Five brake tips for Brake Safety Week September 5, 2014 ELYRIA, Ohio — Brake Safety Week is approaching Sept. 7-13 and with that in mind, Bendix has assembled a list of five need-to-know tips to help ensure fleet operators stay…
Equipment Bendix expands brake shoe remanufacturing capabilities August 18, 2014 HUNTINGTON, Ind. — Bendix has announced it has expanded remanufacturing capabilities at its Huntington, Ind. plant. The company has invested US$3.2 million into the facility, which produces remanufactured brake shoes,…
Equipment Don’t get parked for brake-related defects during Roadcheck June 2, 2014 ELYRIA, Ohio — The North America-wide Roadcheck enforcement blitz will be held this week and with that in mind, Bendix is offering tips on how to pass roadside inspections. It’s…
