When the brakes are applied, circuits send compressed air from the storage tanks to front and rear service chambers that push the brake shoes into the brake drums, thus slowing down the vehicle. Semis ...

There's no more satisfying feeling for a truck driver than the airbrake knob smacking the palm of your hand at the end of a grueling haul, hearing that "pshhh" of the air system and knowing that ...

Many of the larger vehicles on our roads have one intriguing thing in common: They can make sudden, loud, gas-escaping hissing noises. These noises, admittedly, have made this writer jump — on more ...

GM has a wide swath of safety technologies available across its vehicle portfolio, with many of the systems offering different levels of capability and specific areas of focus. Among these is a ...

Brake fade is a thing of the past with air disc brakes. On repeated hard stops and on long descents, brake performance improves as operating temperatures increase. Our first tango with disc brakes ...

An introduction to the core principles of braking systems in mechanical design. A high-level introduction to the application of braking systems in machinery and equipment, as well as their relevance ...

Air disc brakes require minimal routine maintenance. Most of the moving parts are internal. Brake pads will often last for the first life of a tractor. Photos: Jim Park Better stopping power is ...

Brake warning signs are your car’s way of telling you that its most important safety system needs attention. Ignoring them can lead to dangerous situations and expensive repairs. Here are seven of the ...