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Air System Valve Troubleshooting and Replacement

Bendix shares tips for technicians on proper troubleshooting, maintenance and upkeep of valves in a compressed air system.

Q&A: Wabco's Morrison on Active Steering Advances

In our January issue, HDT Equipment Editor Jim Park explored how advances in steering are soon going to make driving easier, and will be an important part of the move toward more automation in trucks. Here's a more extended interview on the topic with Jon Morrison, president of the Americas at Wabco.

Meritor Expands Aftermarket Offerings in Air Disc Brake, King Pin, Suspension Lines

Meritor announced expansions to its aftermarket lines in air disc brakes, king pins, and suspensions during Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week in Las Vegas, including changes to make products easier to find on its e-commerce site.

Brake Safety Week: Nearly 5,000 Out-of-Service Violations

Nearly 5,000 commercial vehicles were put out of service for critical brake problems during this year’s Brake Safety Week, held Sept. 16-22.

Putting Modern Truck Brakes to the Test

It’s hard to imagine what modern brake systems are capable of until you really put them to the test. Jim Park did, and came away amazed.

The Foundational Future of Air Brakes

The future of trucking is increasingly relying on brakes as the foundational technology that will enable fully integrated safety and autonomous vehicle systems.

How to Inspect Truck Air Brakes

Brake violations remain a common source of roadside citations and even crashes. Here’s a refresher course on the right way to make sure truck air brakes are up to par.

OTC Introduces New Air Brake Line Release Tools

OTC has introduced the new 5089 Air Brake Line Release tools, designed to separate connectors on the power steering (P/S) system and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) coolers without damage.

Thanks, CVSA, for the Positive Spin on Brake Defects

While the headlines might focus on the negative, the positive side of CVSA's Brake Safety Day inspection results show an industry that's made real strides toward safety. Blog commentary by Equipment Editor Jim Park.

Nearly 1,600 Trucks Hit with Violations on CVSA Brake Safety Day

The results from the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s unannounced Brake Safety Day earlier this year show that 1,595 vehicles were placed out of service for brake violations.