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…
Wheel-end fires
2020-11-20T00:24:00+00:00Fall issue 2020 Seeing a black cloud of smoke emanating from the bottom of a tractor-trailer? You might think the tires have caught on fire. Look closer and you might find it’s the brakes and not the tires. There are several factors that play a part in preventing wheel-end fires; one for example is dragging…