Air disc brakes

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(03-17-2018 )Chamberpains Wrote:  Warped disc's. That was the main reason they stopped using them back in the 90's shortly after they started using them. Drums are much more durable when it comes to violent heat changes. I see there is a trend of going back to them on some trucks because they do brake a lot better than drums. But I imagine they will be the new fad for awhile till they start getting problems when no one torques them down properly again. They show up every decade or so in the large commercial truck sector and soon after disappear for awhile til the lessons are forgotten again.

Best invention made to slow down moving vehicles. Indy, NASCAR, and Formula 1 racers have them. Heavy jet planes use them. Yet the trucking industry is slow to accept them. I have them on my 2010 truck with 700,000 miles and the original pads are over 50%. I do a combo of short hauls and OTR hauls. No shoe brake has lasted that long for me.