“The normal maintenance cycle for disc brakes is not quite double that of drum brakes in a typical application,” says Gopi Krishnan, Meritor’s director of brakes for North America.

At the shop level, one of the most important factors to consider is that air disc brakes still require ongoing maintenance. “Disc brakes are not maintenance-free any more than your drum brakes ...

At a shop level, one of the most important factors to consider is that air disc brakes still require ongoing maintenance. “Disc brakes are not maintenance-free any more than your drum brakes were,” ...

Building on the tandem disc harrow technology from its parent company ... Features a hydraulic leveling system and maintenance-free rockshaft pivot bushings Ridged 8” x 8” x ¼” and 8 ...

“Combined with the short distance between the support wheels and roller, this enables every disc to accurately follow ground contours.” The maintenance-free, oil-filled sealed bearings ...

Supporters tout their durability, ease of service, lower maintenance costs and performance as advantages over drum brakes for over-the-road applications. However, disc brakes’ higher upfront ...