ELYRIA, Ohio — Vanguard National Trailer has added to its Bendix brake offering following a recent agreement with the parts manufacturer.

The Bendix SB-4 combination spring brake will now become standard equipment on all new Vanguard dry van trailer models. The spring brake assumes standard position alongside availability of the existing Bendix ASA-5 automatic slack adjuster.

“Vanguard has had a very positive experience with the slack adjusters we put on our trailers, and we expect the same outstanding performance and low-cost maintenance from Bendix chambers,” said Ken Huff, Vanguard Trailer representative.

Vanguard rolled out its first VIP 4000 dry van trailer in February 2004 and has since expanded its product line to include a full range of dry vans. The company is just one of several trailer manufacturers that made Bendix technology standard equipment during 2007.

“We are very pleased that a key manufacturer such as Vanguard has placed its trust in us for the future, and we look forward to continued growth and the opportunity to offer superior solutions for many years to come,” remarked Paul Waszkowski, Bendix sales manager, trailer products.

The Bendix SB-4 combination spring brake is produced and made available by Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake under the Bendix brand name.

The Bendix brand combination spring brake contains a service brake chamber and a piggyback chamber. The service brake chamber provides service braking and the piggyback chamber provides parking braking and emergency braking capabilities.