Brake and Wheel Components News Updates

Business, Technology, Equipment

Deflecktor Adds Lock to Wheel Covers

AUSTIN, Texas — Aerodynamic wheel cover manufacturer Deflecktor has added a locking mechanism to its Hardspot product line, addressing a concern expressed by original equipment manufacturers, company founder and President John Fleck said.

October 28, 2018
Business, Equipment

Floodwaters Bring Warnings of Damaged Truck Components

Brakes, diesel particulate filters, electronics and wheel-ends are some of the key components that fleets should inspect on their vehicles as they recover from flooding brought on by hurricanes Harvey and Irma, experts said, adding that without remediation safety component failures are likely to surface in a matter of months.

September 20, 2017
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Bendix Cites Multiple Brake Production Milestones in 2017

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems reported it expects to reach record production of remanufactured brake shoes amid other brake-related milestones for air disc brakes and actuators.

August 15, 2017
Business, Equipment

Accuride Aftermarket Coating Matches What’s on Original Wheels

Accuride Corp., in what it said was the first service of its kind for the aftermarket, launched its ProFinish steel wheel refinishing service for North American commercial vehicles that applies the same coating used on its original equipment wheels.

July 19, 2017