DuraBrake’s New Light and Medium-Duty Drum and Hub/Drum Line
DuraBrake’s light‑ and medium‑duty drum and hub/drum line is now live. Built for AL‑KO and Dexter axle families with brake diameters of 7″, 10″, 12″,
The Real Cost of Late Containers in the Brake Parts Business
In the brake parts industry, timing is everything. Customers depend on DuraBrake for safe, reliable, and readily available components and on-schedule deliveries. But what happens
How WDs and Dealers Can Help Fleets Prepare for Brake Safety Week
Brake Safety Week, conducted by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), is a major annual enforcement campaign across North America. This year, it is August
The Smart Buyer’s Guide to Truck Parts in Uncertain Markets
Buying truck parts used to be simple—compare prices and pick a vendor. Not anymore. Today’s market is shaped by volatile steel prices, global supply chain
Heavy-Duty Brake Shoe Core Problems – The Shift Towards New Brake Shoes
In the heavy-duty aftermarket, the use of core-based brake shoes has long been a standard practice. Remanufacturers rely on old brake shoes—cores—to replenish inventory, and
The New Pricing Paradigm in Heavy-Duty Truck Parts and Brake Drums
Multiple Tariffs and Trade Duties Driving Unprecedented Price Increases in Heavy-Duty Truck Parts The U.S. commercial vehicle industry faces an unprecedented pricing challenge in 2025.
New Brake Drum Duties. New Brake Drum Prices. DuraBrake’s Cost-Competitive Options.
As mentioned in our previous articles, Webb has petitioned for antidumping and countervailing duties on cast iron brake drums MADE in China and Turkey and
Accuride’s Bankruptcy Effect On the Brake Drum and Wheel-End Industry
Heavy-duty wheel and wheel-end manufacturer Accuride Corporation filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on October 9, 2024. In a Chapter 11 bankruptcy, a company will typically reorganize
Brake Drum Price Increases
With the petition filed by Webb for anti-dumping duties (ADD) and countervailing duties (CVD) on 15” to 16.5” brake drums from China and Turkey, drum
