LONG-STROKES STILL NEED ASAs

The myth about auto-slacks and long-stroke chambers.

LININGS: THE BALANCING ACT

When you install replacement linings, is there a change in braking performance?

TECH TIP: AIR-BRAKE CONTAMINATION

A technical bulletin courtesy of Brake Pro Ltd. Edited slightly for clarity.

CAMERA SEES BRAKE FAILURES

New Alberta technology detects overheated bearings and brakes. U.S. inspectors like it.

HOT WHEELS AND HOW TO AVOID THEM

At your next driver meeting, invite your maintenance supervisor to talk about how to recognize potential wheel-end trouble.

BRAKING THE RIGHT WAY

Snub and roll or steady pressure? What works best? We asked an expert.

FOUL-WEATHER PREPARATIONS

If it's not wintertime in your neck of the woods, it's time to get ready. Pay special attention to your air system.

BRAKE JOBS THE RIGHT WAY

Recommendations for complete brake maintenance, courtesy of Haldex Commercial Vehicle Systems.

AIR DRYERS: AVOIDING FREEZEUPS

Your air-brake system never likes too much moisture, but especially not in winter. From the December 2002 issue.

AFTERMARKET BRAKE LININGS: HELP FROM TMC

The Performance Review Institute compliles a list of aftermarket brake linings that meet the brake dynamometer requirements specified in FMVSS 121. All OEM linings must meet these requirements, but they're optional for aftermarket linings.

Carlisle acquires off-highway brake biz of ArvinMeritor

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Carlisle Motion Control Industries, a subsidiary of Carlisle Companies, says it's strengthened its off-highway braking market with the acquisition of the assets of ArvinMeritor's off-highway business located in York, S.C. and Cwmbran, South Wales, U.K.

U.S. rulemakers propose new truck stopping distance standards

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a proposal for more stringent stopping distance requirements for heavy trucks trucks.

Spectra Releases Brake Wear Indicator

Brake wear indicator for air-braked vehicles

Spectra Brake Inspector Monitors Fade

OTA’s VanderZwaag named to Spectra advisory board

TORONTO -- Spectra Inc., Canadian maker of brake safety products for trucks, announced the appointment of Rolf VanderZwaag, president of maintenance and technical consulting firm Techni-Com Inc. and Ontario Trucking Association official to its industry advisory board.