The Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) of American Trucking Associations has expanded an industry best practice for comparing the performance of aftermarket brake linings. The document, TMC RP ...

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, ...

In response to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 121 reduced stopping distance (RSD) requirements, brake lining manufacturers have released a range of new replacement products. “It is ...

Brake linings are a curious commodity. Intense competition keeps prices in line, but you may never be quite sure what you’re getting in performance unless you stick with a product and supplier you ...

Most average drivers won't need to upgrade to stainless steel brake lines. However, here's why some enthusiasts choose to do ...

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance will hold the 2024 Brake Safety Week event August 25-31. For this year’s Brake Safety Week, inspectors will give extra attention to the condition of brake ...

Express Brake International’s “Inspection Bulletin 2007-01 – Segmented Brake Linings” is intended to help identify the presence of segmented brake linings during a roadside inspection and provide ...

In 1995, American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council created a recommended practice (RP) for the classification of aftermarket brake lining materials. The hope was to create a ...

Sudden brake failure is, fortunately, a fairly rare occurrence. When it happens, it’s usually due to catastrophic loss of ...

As the great American author Mark Twain said, “History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes.” In a past life, I covered the automotive aftermarket industry at a time when a contentious issue, ...