Cheap aftermarket brake actuators flooding market could present hazards

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Smithereens. That is precisely where you could blow your face to if you make a mistake working on a double-clamp banded spring brake.

Checked Your Brakes This Week? You’d better

OTTAWA -- Beginning this week, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, through its North American enforcement affiliates, will be cracking down on trucks with suspect brakes.

IS IT TIME TO SAY SO LONG TO S-CAM BRAKES?

Air disc brakes for big trucks are making a comeback. Our first experience with technology that is commonplace in Europe was nothing to write home about, but performance, weight, and cost of the new air-disc systems have improved dramatically. Some of Canada's largest fleets are trying them out; hear what two of them think about the new disc brakes.

Big Shoes to Fill

New stopping-distance regs can be handled by bigger s-cams in many cases, but what if you run heavy? Like it or not, it's time to say hello to disc brakes.

Brake blitz nabs more OOS truck than last year

WASHINGTON -- A slightly higher rate of out-of-service brake problems on North American highways was reported by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance and its on-road enforcement partners in the U.S. and Canada.

Meritor’s Business Tip: ReUse, ReCycle, ReMan

PLAINFIELD, IN -- Aftermarket parts specialist Meritor Inc. has seriously cranked up its reman parts campaign

MACK/VOLVO AIR DISCS

Mack and Volvo offer Bendix disc brakes on Pinnacle and VN/VT models

Saskatchewan puts the brakes on hard enforcement

REGINA -- In recognition of Brake Safety Week, Saskatchewan's trucking partners are offering up free inspections at two truck stops in the province.

Stemco Broadens its Brake Business

LONGVIEW, TX - Stemco has purchased Motor Wheel Commercial Vehicle Systems.