New Meritor discs specifically for linehaul

October 30, 2019 9:01AM by John G Smith

ATLANTA, Ga. – Meritor is moving forward with a system designed for better stops – the new Meritor EX+ LS air disc brakes that are purpose-built for linehaul and trailer applications. “What we tend to do as an industry is…

Centric unveils air disc brake line-up

August 20, 2018 1:42PM by John G Smith

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, rotors and repair kits for all makes. The pads are available…

Meritor optimizes air disc brakes

September 27, 2017 12:00AM by John G Smith

ATLANTA, GA – Meritor has unveiled an optimized EX+ air disc brake that will be available to Original Equipment Manufacturers in 2018.

More trailers to benefit from disc brakes, ESC

March 23, 2017 12:00AM by John G Smith

LOUISVILLE, KY – Air disc brakes appear to be gaining ground on their drum-based counterparts, and their stopping power has a role to play in emerging automation options like platooning trucks, according to Bendix officials.

Stop Distance Rule: Coming Summer ’08

August 1, 2014 12:00AM by Martin Smith

LAS VEGAS — A U.S. rule requiring a 20 to 30 percent stopping-distance reduction for highway trucks will be officially announced this summer, a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) official confirmed this week.

Air Disc Brakes For All Kenworth Trucks

August 1, 2014 12:00AM by Martin Smith

Air disc brakes from Bendix will be standard on all Kenworth Class 8 tractors and trucks.

CTA chairman urges national solidarity

August 1, 2014 12:00AM by Martin Smith

HALIFAX — Claude Robert, chairman of the Canadian Trucking Alliance, made an impassioned plea for a uniform regulatory regime across the country in his address to delegates at the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association annual convention.