The focus on the new stopping distance standards might suggest that regulations are what drive research and development in the brake drum and rotor industry, but that is only a part of the story.

Troy Goldie has a problem, but it's the good kind. He's stuffed a 383ci small-block in his '82 El Camino and it makes excellent power. Goldie works at Westech Performance Group so he's surrounded with ...

Five years ago, when federal authorities announced that stopping-distance rules for heavy tractors would get stricter, there was talk that this would finally cause a conversion from drum brakes to air ...

On the heels of its International Roadcheck inspection initiative, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has announced that its annual Brake Safety Week enforcement effort will be held Aug. 24-30.

Consolidated Metco (ConMet) has launched a new online tool that allows users to look up specifications, cross reference and availability of all ConMet brake drum products. According to the company, ...

Heavy-duty vehicle brake wheel drums are an essential component in ensuring vehicle safety and performance. Crafted from high-quality materials, these drums undergo a meticulous manufacturing process ...

Most articles about brake upgrades begin the same way. Someone starts off telling you how important stopping is and how installing bigger and better brakes once horsepower's been increased is a good ...

Webb Wheel’s Severe Duty business unit has released a lineup of Vortex brake drums for applications such as refuse trucks that are subjected to a higher frequency of braking stops compared to standard ...