Meritor Inc. introduced  a universal knuckle for use with its non-drive front steer axles, giving global customers a new solution to outfit drum or air disc brakes.     

The universal knuckle front steer axle has one service part instead of the previous two knuckles on each axle. Service parts are no longer dependent on brake types and simplifies inventory needed.

The new component offers customers higher payload capacity, which increases productivity, and eliminates the need for a heavier and more expensive 13,200 pound axle.