Most brakes use some type of friction lining. Asbestos, once the accepted friction material, has been replaced in most cases by nonasbestos materials. Contents of the new material, largely proprietary ...

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, ...

With the advances in automotive brake technology, an increasing attention is being focused on the singularly important element in the brake system - the linings. More and more time and money are being ...

Smart fleet maintenance managers know there can be major issues with brake shoes relined in an unsophisticated shop, largely because brake shoe rebuilding is an unregulated industry. Products turned ...

A TABULAR statement in which comparisons are made between acceleration and deceleration is presented by the author as proof of the need of frequent and scientific maintenance practices with regard to ...

When rust creeps in between the brake lining and shoe table, it can cause the lining to fracture. Provided chunks of linings do not break off, the real problem that fleets are facing is "out of ...