Front brakes can only do so much. Most rear drums do very little for stopping power, which is usually why a set of rear shoes will last two to three times longer than the front pads. By adding rear ...

Modern automotive disc brake designs share common features. The primary components are a rotor and caliper. The rotor attaches to the wheel hub and rotates at the same speed as the wheel and tire ...

Five years ago, when federal authorities announced that stopping-distance rules for heavy tractors would get stricter, there was talk that this would finally cause a conversion from drum brakes to air ...

I have a 1985 Chevy K10 and I recently blew up the original 10-bolt differential. I'm in the process of installing a 9 1/2-inch 14-bolt six-lug. Does someone make a disc brake conversion for this axle ...

Semi trucks continue to rely on drum brakes as their primary braking system due to their reliability under heavy loads. This ...

The GM Corporate 14-bolt rear axle is considered one of the best options for the ultimate in high strength for a trail/street machine. Found in four different variations from 1973 to 1996, the ...

NewTech Brake Corp. is about to begin production of its full contact disc brake model HD-22 dedicated to rear axles for trucks and buses and trailer applications. This model is designed for the heavy ...

TROY, Mich., Nov. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Meritor, Inc. (NYSE: MTOR) and Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) today announced that Meritor ® EX+™ LS air disc brakes (ADB) will be standard on all-wheel ...

There seems to be no stopping the rollout of disc brakes. The stopping systems that emerged as an option for most OEMs around 2008 had become standard on steer axles by 2012, said Freightliner ...

International Truck announced the standard availability of air disc brakes for the International HV Series and HX Series models used in severe service. The HV507, HV607, HV513 and HV613 models and the ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — In an effort to accelerate the penetration of air disc brakes in the North American market, SAF-Holland is addressing one of the most frequently cited excuses to stick with drums ...