International Truck is making air disc brakes standard equipment on all axles for all models of the new International LT Series tractor, a move the company says is a first. The ADB22X air disc brake ...

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 ...

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.

The International LT tractor will now come with air disc brakes as standard on all of its axles. (Photo: Kevin Jones/Fleet Owner) International Truck, a division of Navistar Inc., is making Bendix ...

NHTSA engineers base their proposals for quicker stopping on tests of freight-hauling highway tractors like these. The agency has not yet tested a heavy haul tractor, but would like to. Wide S-cam ...

Not all fleets are convinced of the benefits of air disc brakes. But suppliers maintain there is a growing acceptance of them for heavy-duty trucks, driven by an increase in the deployment of active ...

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 ...