It’s impossible to fix something without understanding how it’s supposed to work. Brake system repair decisions can be difficult to make, and costly to execute, without a basic understanding of system ...

When you were in driving school, the question of when to use the emergency brake probably came up. It’s something every driver should know—yet hopefully never have to use in a real emergency. Every ...

A modified version of the company’s ERS Series of electrically released spring-engaged brakes serve as pitch brakes for windturbine applications that require both “static” holding power and the ...

Modern vehicles tend to come equipped with more technologically advanced safety features than some owners are even aware of. While many of those systems can be pricey to repair when they malfunction, ...

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, ...

The parking brake, or emergency brake, is usually attached to a car’s rear wheels. On vehicles with rear drum brakes, the parking brake is usually attached with cables to the rear brakes, as shown in ...

Designed for power-off static holding applications and occasional emergency stopping functions, a line of Spring-Set Brake Modules mount on the front of a motor in applications such as robotic arms, ...