However, not all innovations are equal and nor do they follow a constant upward trend. Instead, their evolution takes the form of an S-shaped curve that reflects their typical lifecycle from early ...
The following was published in CCJ's Air Brake Book, 11th edition, sponsored by SilverbackHD. CCJ's Air Brake Book is a complementary industry resource, courtesy of our partnership with SilverbackHD, ...
Changing the brake pads in your vehicle seems straightforward enough. Isn't it about removing the old ones and putting on the new ones? Well, it may seem simple, but there's actually a bit more to it ...
The optimal size for a clutch or brake is determined by three things: Required torque, thermal horsepower per engagement, and average required thermal horsepower. Here, we'll discuss the first, ...
The 1500 TRX is the first Ram pickup to feature launch control despite being designed for bashing dunes into submission with its Goodyear Wrangler Territory all-terrain rubber boots. The F-150 Raptor ...
A new series of straight (SA) and tapered-bore (TA) tension-control brakes from Nexen Group Inc., Vadnais Heights, Minn. ,feature finned rotors for cooling and hightemperature O-rings and bearings, ...
The new federal mandate requiring shorter stopping distances dictates more brake torque for the front axle of trucks and tractors. The regulation can be accommodated by bigger drums, but it may ...
Big brake kits are often times the most overlooked, but most important, upgrades when it comes to customization. Aside from the aesthetic beauty of having large rotors landscape your new wheels, ...