Explains the design and functions of the components in the air brakes system used in large military vehicles. Shows what happens when the brake pedal is depressed and released.

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 ...

Often overlooked and sometimes neglected, the air system on construction trucks is not only required to provide adequate pressure for air-brake operation, but also for numerous auxiliary components ...

Haldex, a global manufacturer of air brake systems for trucks, trailers and buses, has introduced its Air Disc Brake Savings Calculator to help fleets determine the long-term savings of air disc ...