The electronically controlled braking system (EBS or ECBS), also called electro-pneumatic braking or brake-by-wire, has been waiting in the wings for several years. It’s still back there but, ...

Dayton Parts on Tuesday debuted a new all-makes air disc brake program for heavy truck and trailers. The comprehensive offering, the company says, will cover all major original equipment (OE) air disc ...

In response to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 121 reduced stopping distance (RSD) requirements, brake lining manufacturers have released a range of new replacement products. “It is ...

Tractors with gross-weight ratings of over 59,600 pounds, like this heavy haul model, are among those affected by FMVSS 121’s requirements for shorter stopping distances. Coming up: another “non-event ...

The BA235 pad provides a lower-cost option for pad replacement while retaining the performance, warranty, and post-sales support of Bendix products. Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake has added the Bendix ...

LITE-CHECK, a provider of tools for trucking industry safety diagnosis, recently expanded its lineup with a new brake timing tester. The company said its new CERTIFIER 1200, which ensures operators ...