Why Do Trucks Use Air Brakes And How Do They Work?

Many of the larger vehicles on our roads have one intriguing thing in common: They can make sudden, loud, gas-escaping ...
Truckinginfo

The Case for Air Disc Brakes

There aren’t many good reasons left not to spec air disc brakes, but drum brakes continue to out-sell discs. If you’re on the fence, here’s something to consider. Had the truck driven by Rogel ...
Fleet Owner

Air disc brakes speed up TCO savings

In part one of a two-part series, we looked at how fleets can break even or save money by switching to air disc brakes (ADBs), while also benefiting from better stopping performance. Another big ...
Transport Topics

Are Air Disc Brakes Worth It?

In choosing brake systems for a commercial fleet, there’s no wrong answer whether air disc brakes are a right fit versus drum brakes. There are plenty of advantages for both; drum brakes are ...
CCJ

Air disc brakes can help with driver retention, experts say

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