Edge markings on brake lining material are not indicators of lining quality or performance. The markings indicate who made it, what it’s made of, and its coefficient of friction. A friend of mine says ...

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 ...

Most brakes use some type of friction lining. Asbestos, once the accepted friction material, has been replaced in most cases by nonasbestos materials. Contents of the new material, largely proprietary ...

The following was published in CCJ's Air Brake Book, 11th edition, sponsored by SilverbackHD. CCJ's Air Brake Book is a complementary industry resource, courtesy of our partnership with SilverbackHD, ...

If there’s one thing on commercial vehicles that operations and maintenance professionals need to understand, it’s braking systems. Not getting a truck to start rolling on time will cause delayed ...

It’s impossible to fix something without understanding how it’s supposed to work. Brake system repair decisions can be difficult to make, and costly to execute, without a basic understanding of system ...

On August 1, 2011 a new air brake standard for three-axle tractors with Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWRs) up to 59,600 lbs. took effect. This rule applies to tractors invoiced after August 1, 2011.