Have you ever tried to back up an 18-wheeler? It's no small feat, but once you understand how air brakes in semi trucks work, ...

The key to increasing the service life of a truck’s spring brake chamber system is to know what to look for, and how to spot safety problems easily during a daily pre-trip inspection. Often overlooked ...

Meritor Q Plus cam brakes are designed to reduce brake system maintenance costs and downtime. They feature linings with extra thickness at the maximum wear point, improved camshaft bushing material ...

Marathon Brake Systems has introduced new Discstar air disc brake calipers and chambers. The new lines complement Marathon’s air disc pads and rotors to round out the product line. The company says ...

Failing air chambers provide little warning of the trouble looming within. Their demise is usually sudden, accompanied by the agonizing sound of escaping air as the parts exhale for the last time.

Within the air brake systems of trucks and trailers, actuators play a vital, but largely unsung, role. Brake actuators are the devices that convert the compressed air force within a truck or trailer's ...

All trucks get dirty. But some jobs are dirtier than others and require extra care to prevent contamination and corrosion that can affect brake performance and safety. Fleet managers and operators ...