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Articlesby News/Media ReleaseJune 5, 2009

How to Recognize and Prevent Corrosion and Rust-Jacking on Heavy-Duty Brake Shoes

When rust creeps in between the brake lining and shoe table, it can cause the lining to fracture.

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ArticlesNovember 1, 2008

Maintenance Report: Trailers

Attention to detail in spec'ing and maintaining trailers pays off in longer life and lower maintenance costs.

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ArticlesJuly 1, 2008

Brake Maintenance

Vehicle duty cycles, type of operation, drivers, inspection practices and weather all play a part in establishing good brake maintenance procedures.

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Articlesby Tom BergMarch 1, 2008

Preventing Trailer Corrosion: Spec'ing Against Corrosion

Aggressive road salts require consideration of tougher materials.

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Articlesby Tom BergMarch 1, 2008

Preventing Trailer Corrosion: Spec'ing To Cope

Tips to consider about road-deicidng chemicals when ordering new trucks

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeNovember 1, 2007

The Monster That's Eating Your Rigs

Frame rails, crossmembers, suspension components, air tanks, fuel tanks, battery boxes, brackets, brake shoes, electrical systems, air-conditioning condensers, radiators, metal coolant tubing, steel wheels, inside the floor of the cab - even refrigeration units aren't safe from the corrosion monster.

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NewsMarch 25, 2002

Task Force to Explore Link Between Corrosion, De-Icers

Trucking industry executives attending the Technology and Maintenance Council's annual meeting in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., earlier this month formed a task force to examine the growing problem of truck corrosion possibly caused by de-icing and dust control chemicals on roads

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