One of the most common CSA citations with the most severe impact on a fleet’s score–brakes-out-of-adjustment–can now be avoided with a new product from ESCO. Brake Safe helps fleets respond to one of the top equipment violations by helping determine brake adjustments quickly and effectively, allowing them to be inspected without crawling under the power unit or trailer to check. The Brake Safe system is available in two universal formats. One fits all power unit steering and drive axles while a second fits all trailer axles. Brake Safe can be installed on a brake chamber in 10 to 15 minutes Continue Reading

A study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) concludes that antilock braking systems on air-brake tractor-trailers reduces crashes by about 3 percent, but the data is inconclusive for several reasons. For one, the data was insufficient to determine the effectiveness of ABS on the trailer or whether it is beneficial for only the trailer to have ABS when the tractor does not. It also notes that the rate may be underestimated due to Continue Reading

WABCO Holdings, Inc., introduced the next wave of braking technology, which is expected to be mandatory in the European Union in 2013, at the IAA Commercial Vehicles show in Hanover, Germany. OnGuardPlus fully applies brakes in imminent crash situations when reacting to moving vehicles ahead, as well as decelerating vehicles that come to a standstill. When approaching traffic congestion, the system also Continue Reading

A new line of portable battery powered trailer testers will be released by Innovative Products of America (IPA) for testing lights and electric brakes. According to the company, technicians can easily diagnose short circuits, open and crossed circuits, poor grounds and test electric brakes, all by Continue Reading

STEMCO Duroline announced the release of new shoe kits and brake hardware featuring enhanced corrosion resistance. The brake shoes are e-coated and stand up to 1,000 hours of salt spray testing, which is double the OEM specification for corrosion resistance under environmental conditions, according to STEMCO. Additional benefits Continue Reading

A rule issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) takes effect today that requires trailers with antilock brake systems (ABS) to also have an external malfunction indicator lamp. Though many post-2001 trucks have in-cab ABS malfunction lamps, the external indicator helps alert roadside inspectors and Continue Reading

A new rule reducing truck stopping distance beginning in 2011 is estimated to save more than 200 lives, prevent 300 serious injuries and nearly $170 million in property damage, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The new standard will require heavy truck tractors to stop Continue Reading

Ensure your brakes are in proper working order by evaluating the entire system, replacing them with quality replacement parts if necessary. ArvinMeritor offers ten tips Continue Reading

A new gladhand product claims to reduce wear and tear on drums and linings and reduce overall maintenance costs, according to the manufacturer. Sloan Transportation Products’ Quick Release gladhands was developed to Continue Reading

New rivet-less covers for certain Haldex automatic brake adjusters provide enhanced sealing and improved tamper resistance, boosting the performance of its brake product.

Haldex Unveils Rivet-Less Covers for Automatic Brake Adjuster

Haldex has introduced rivet-less front and rear covers for the S-ABA style automatic brake adjusters. According to the company, the existing front and rear covers, which have a retaining rivet, will be replaced by the new rivet-less front and rear covers that will be retained by an adhesive compound. The rear cover will have a unique grease relieve creating a designed path for grease flow, providing enhanced sealing and improved tamper resistance.

The brake adjuster’s design offers correct fit with easy installation, improved performance and extended service life, Haldex noted. Additionally, the company said the product: establishes its own reference point; functions properly with the control arm setting itself at any angle within the total range of permissible control arm positions allowed; provides the proper lining-to-drum clearance regardless of the control arm installation angle, which means that it maintains a constant and uniform distance between the brake and drum lining; solves adjustment problems caused by incorrect installation; improves performance with a more sensitive adjustment rate; lowers the risk of over-adjustment during prolonged braking; helps prevent brake wear, reducing operating and downtime costs; and streamlines inventories and lowers handling and storage costs by effectively replacing several other fixed control arm brake adjusters.

For more information, call 800-643-2374 or visit www.haldex.com.

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