Bendix Expands Aftermarket Brake Shoe Line, Pairing New Steel With More Friction Options
New steel/coreless shoe eliminates remanufacturing core charges, and incorporates high-level rust jacking protection, according to Bendix.
AASA’s Brake Manufacturers Council Mourns The Loss Of Former Chairman Bob Wilkes
“Bob Wilkes brought a passion to his work,” said Peter Morse, founder, Morse Automotive. “He truly cared for our industry and the people he worked with on a daily basis. He was a hands-on leader who understood technology while being very approachable and warm.”
Federal-Mogul Motorparts’ Abex Brand Expands Air Disc Brake Program For Commercial Vehicles
“As more fleets begin to purchase air disc brakes, we have seen an increased demand for our products, namely Abex ADBHD1369,” said Bill Nunnery, vice president, Commercial Vehicles and Business Development, Federal-Mogul Motorparts.
STEMCO Launches Lunar Air Disc Brake Pads
The Lunar products complement STEMCO’s established lines of brake products including brake drums, friction components and automatic brake adjusters.
New Free Monroe Brakes Technician’s Guide Details Modern Brake System Diagnosis And Repair
The illustrated 16-page book covers system evolution, diagnostic steps and proven repair techniques.
Haldex Introduces ModulT Air Disc Brake Product Line In North America
The first member of the ModulT family to be introduced in North America is the 22.5-inch optimized trailer brake, weighing 70 pounds including pads. It will soon be followed with 19.5-inch and 22.5-inch air disc brake sizes for trucks and buses.
Bendix Air Disc Brake Reaches 1 Million-Unit Production Milestone
Company says it is on-pace to manufacture 350,000 Bendix ADB22X air disc brakes in 2015.
Meritor Announces New European Air Disc Brake Contract With Scania
With Meritor’s extended family of air disc brakes, the company says it now offers more optimized products for every vocation.
New Digital Abex Commercial Vehicle Air Disc Brake Catalog Now Available At FMe-cat.com
New digital catalog includes OE-quality replacement brake pads and hardware kits for city bus, over-the-road coach and tractor-trailer applications.
Frank Oliveto Of Util Group Elected Chairman Of AASA/MEMA Brake Manufacturers Council
Oliveto was elected at the council’s recent annual membership meeting.