Edge markings on brake lining material are not indicators of lining quality or performance. The markings indicate who made it, what it’s made of, and its coefficient of friction. A friend of mine says ...

However, not all innovations are equal, and nor do they follow a constant upward trend. Instead, their evolution takes the form of an S-shaped curve that reflects their typical lifecycle from early ...

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, ...

Haldex has introduced TransitmaX brake lining, developed for superior performance in demanding transit and coach applications. The friction material is FMVSS-121-certified for both 26,000- and ...

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, ...

A burnout is pretty easy to do, but it's a lot easier with a line-lock. A line-lock allows you to lock the front brakes independently of the rear brakes, so the car stays put while the tires smolder.