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Heavy-Duty Brake Drums and Rotors in 2023

Heavy-Duty Brake Drums and Rotors in 2023

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We write primarily about brake drums and rotors because that’s the largest part of our business, but it’s probably the segment of aftermarket parts most interesting to our customers because it typically represents a significant percentage of their sales. So, what’s happening with drums?  If you are reading this, it’s quite likely you are already getting…

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Current State of the Heavy-Duty Wheel-End Market

Current State of the Heavy-Duty Wheel-End Market

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At DuraBrake, we constantly try to get a pulse of the North American wheel-end market, and it’s currently difficult to understand what is happening.  While it is still difficult for many WD’s or dealers to get drums, it appears to be a moving target.  Many WD’s and dealers currently have adequate inventory, have planned ahead, or haven’t…

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Air Disc Brakes: Increasing Demand and Steady Growth

Air Disc Brakes: Increasing Demand and Steady Growth

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In the last 5 years, air disc brakes (ADB) penetration in heavy-duty applications has grown from a range of 12 -15% to about 18-25%. This is strong growth for what’s still a relatively new option, but many of the brake makers see ADBs carving out an even larger slice of the pie in the near…

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Heavy Duty Industry Update (Spring 2018) – Trucking Going Strong

Heavy Duty Industry Update (Spring 2018) – Trucking Going Strong

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Several conflicting political and economic news from super economic powers and others are in headlines. On the global front, there is good news and bad political news such as encouraging news from the Korean peninsula and sad news of chemical warfare in the Syrian front. Business environment continues to be positive in the US. A Commerce…

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Heavy Duty Market Acknowledges Air Disc Brakes Have Arrived

Heavy Duty Market Acknowledges Air Disc Brakes Have Arrived

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In less than 3 years, air disc brakes (ADB) penetration in heavy-duty applications has grown from a range of 12 -15% to about 18-25%. This is strong growth for what’s still a relatively new option, but many of the brake makers see ADBs carving out an even larger slice of the pie in the near…

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