Rockwell axles have always been desirable off-road. They are relatively inexpensive, and replacement or upgraded parts are readily available, making them great candidates for fitting big tires under ...

Front-axle brakes designed to meet reduced stopping distance rules may not run hot enough under normal driving conditions. This month is a bit of a departure for Tires & Wheels, as we investigate a ...

ATLANTA — After 110 years serving the trucking industry, tracing its lineage industry to Timken Detroit Axle, Meritor is “still going strong,” noted CEO Jay Craig at the 2019 North American Commercial ...

Ingersoll Axles has introduced a 30-degree disc brake self-steering axle. The new SSA has a forward facing tie-rod design that allows turn angles up to 30 degrees for disc brake axles. It is offered ...

Stopping a rig with 40-inch rubber and 5,800 pounds of metal isn't easy, especially when you're sailing along at speed through sand dunes with a buddy, listening to music, and having a great time.

ArvinMeritor’s Commercial Vehicle Systems business has announced that its Meritor transit bus axles and brakes have been specified as part of a hybrid bus consortium contract that consists of 11 ...

Stopping-distance regs were expected to drive adoption of air-disc brakes (ADBs), but it’s looking like concern over weight may be the bigger driver. “Fuel-economy regulations pose impressive ...

On August 1, 2011 a new air brake standard for three-axle tractors with Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWRs) up to 59,600 lbs. took effect. This rule applies to tractors invoiced after August 1, 2011.

It’s impossible to fix something without understanding how it’s supposed to work. Brake system repair decisions can be difficult to make, and costly to execute, without a basic understanding of system ...

One of the first changes most of us plan to make to our trucks is the installation of custom wheels. After all, stock wheels are no way to roll, but for Chevys with one too many lug nuts, the options ...

Following in the footsteps of the Gran Fondo endurance frame, Fuji has quietly launched its featherweight racer – the SL with disc brakes. Information at this point is somewhat thin, but Fuji's SL ...