You might not give your car’s brakes much thought until they cause a problem, but there’s a whole world of things happening every time you press the brake pedal. Though most cars today come equipped ...

A special focus will be placed on the inspection of brake systems, particularly drums and rotors, during Brake Safety Week, scheduled for August 24-30, 2025. Vehicles with critical violations will be ...

Though a decade ago it was far from the case, nowadays, the likelihood for a technician to work on a newer truck with air disc brakes (ADBs) is about the same as one with drum brakes. “Almost half of ...

On the heels of its International Roadcheck inspection initiative, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has announced that its annual Brake Safety Week enforcement effort will be held Aug. 24-30.

The amount of power a tractor has to get its 80,000 pound limit up to speed is a prideful discussion among drivers at the truck stop lunch counter. The truck's ability to safely come to a stop, ...

It may be tempting to base PM intervals on historic brake life data, but corrosion, rust-jacking, and even poor-quality offshore products have shortened the life expectancy of many brake products. How ...

In choosing brake systems for a commercial fleet, there’s no wrong answer whether air disc brakes are a right fit versus drum brakes. There are plenty of advantages for both; drum brakes are ...

Sunday, Aug. 24, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's annual Brake Safety Week inspection blitz and outreach/education event kicks off with an increased emphasis on that oh-so-crucial component in ...