Brakes Archives - Fleet Equipment Magazine
Akebono expands Severe Duty, ProACT brake coverage for light-, medium-duty vehicles

The nine new part numbers suit a list of vehicles including Chevrolet Express 3500, Ford F350, GMC Savana 3500 and Ram 3500.

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HDA’s Colorado Brake & Supply announces acquisition

The HDA Truck Pride member has acquired Pueblo Brake & Clutch, Inc., another local heavy-duty truck parts provider, with 59 years of service.

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Steer axle application considerations

Let’s go over some of the most important ways in which application affects steer axles.

Akebono releases 14 new severe-duty brake pads

The new kits are for vehicles from Ford, Ram, Chrysler, GMC and Nissan, which expands Akebono’s coverage by roughly 11 million vehicles.

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How to prepare for CVSA’s International Roadcheck 2024

Routine procedures for brake systems, service brakes and tires that can help prevent critical issues flagged during inspections.

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Bendix: Air disc brake production has doubled since 2018

Commercial ADB adoption rates in Class 6-8 vehicles are now up over 50% according to Bendix.

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The most important things to remember about brake maintenance

Regular visual inspections are crucial to the safety of your trucks and their drivers.

Akebono launches severe-duty brake pads for Ford models

The company says its new brake pads last longer and can lower maintenance costs, while still providing the stopping power fleets need.

Truck maintenance recommendations for the spring season

Brian Screeton of Bendix talks about what maintenance practices fleets should put into place for their trucks, trailers and components during the spring.

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Bendix releases technical materials for ADAS support

The latest materials are meant to help technicians properly set up, inspect and diagnose several components integrated with ADAS.

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Bendix offers spring fleet maintenance tech tips

Bendix shares tips to allow fleets to hit the road with enhanced safety, uptime, and peace of mind this spring, by addressing winter’s toll on your trucks.

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SAF-Holland Midland program adds automatic brake adjusters, ride height control valves

The Automatic Brake Adjusters and Ride Height Control Valves are part of the company’s Midland All-Makes Program.

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