It takes a robust braking system to bring 80,000 lb. (36,000 kg) of moving tractor-trailer to a halt. And half of that system sits on a trailer, about 45 feet (about 13.5 meters) behind the driver.

TRP’s new camshafts and bushing kits for heavy-duty trailer brakes feature camshaft head and shaft splines induction-hardened for long life and durability, the company says. They also have forged ...

A brake controller makes a trailer stop more like a car. There are hundreds, maybe thousands of accessories for trailering, but nothing makes a bigger difference than the best trailer brake controller ...

Bendix has announced it is making available a no-cost permanent remedy kit for trailers affected by a recent recall campaign. More than 15 trailer manufacturers have recalled nearly 40,000 trailers ...

Especially when towing heavy loads, towing at higher speeds, or on difficult road conditions, an electronic brake controller can make the difference between stopping safely and having a trailer ...

About three-quarters of trailers with hydraulic brakes fail dealer tests while a quarter of these offer no stopping power whatsoever. Often put on a pedestal as the answer to all our braking issues, ...

Owning a custom trailer is a major investment for business, hobbies, or heavy-duty hauling. Proper upkeep is key to protecting that investment and ensuring years of safe, problem-free use. Not only ...

An unexpected explanation from a Toyota dealer about “plant-based brake pads” has Tundra truck owners questioning what might ...

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, ...

Mopar is offering a new, factory-backed brake controller for the Jeep Gladiator. It has a suggested retail price of $299 and can be purchased as a stand-alone part. It fits in front of the ...

A law designed to limit noise from heavy-truck engines passing through Delaware residential areas is difficult to enforce because of a “loophole” written into its recently-adopted text, a state police ...