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Hear from Frank Gilboy, Engineering Manager for Slack Adjusters at Bendix, as he compares these two types of slack adjusters, how they function and what advantages/disadvantages they present. 

Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, a communications company covering the trucking industry. Projects include: magazine feature articles, white papers, blogs, profile articles, website copy, press releases and more. Rondini has been involved in the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.

Truck Talk with Bendix: Clearance Sensing vs. Stroke Sensing Slack Adjusters

Frank Gilboy, Bendix’s Engineering Manager for Slack Adjusters, talks about over-adjustment, dragging brakes, and the conditions under which they are most likely to occur.

Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, a communications company covering the trucking industry.  Projects include: magazine feature articles, white papers, blogs, profile articles, website copy, press releases and more.  Rondini has been involved in the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.

Truck Talk with Bendix: Is Your Slack Adjuster Causing Brake Drag?

As interest in air disc brakes grows, many drum brake users are asking about converting their drum-equipped wheel-ends to discs. Keith McComsey, Director of Marketing for Wheel End at Bendix, dives into some of the technical aspects and possibilities.

Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, a communications company covering the trucking industry. Projects include: magazine feature articles, white papers, blogs, profile articles, website copy, press releases and more. Rondini has been involved in the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.

Truck Talk with Bendix: Converting Drums to Disc Brakes - Is It Possible?

Drum brakes vs. disc brakes: You don't have to choose one or the other for your vehicle. Keith McComsey, Director of Marketing for Wheel End at Bendix explains why manufacturers offer “hybrid braking solutions” and why more fleets are choosing this option.

Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, a communications company covering the trucking industry. Projects include: magazine feature articles, white papers, blogs, profile articles, website copy, press releases and more. Rondini has been involved in the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.

Truck Talk with Bendix: Combining Drum and Disc Brakes - A "Hybrid" Solution

What advantages does a new steel aftermarket shoe offer Bendix customers? For starters, they offer lower total cost of ownership without the hassle of core handling.  Get the rest of the story on this new brake shoe offering from Keith McComsey, director of marketing and customer solutions for the wheel end group, and Paul Zentkovich, product manager, reman at Bendix. 

Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, who has nearly 35 years’ experience covering the trucking industry. 

Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com

Truck Talk with Bendix: Go “Coreless” with New Steel Brake Shoes

In this episode of Truck Talk with Bendix, we discuss the comprehensive coverage, up-to-date catalog, and easy-to-use parts finder of Bendix's Formula Blue hydraulic brake solutions for light- and medium-duty class 1-6 vehicles.

Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, a communications company covering the trucking industry. Projects include: magazine feature articles, white papers, blogs, profile articles, website copy, press releases and more. Rondini has been involved in the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.

Truck Talk with Bendix: The Right Formula for Your Hydraulic Brake Needs

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck is June 5-7, 2018. Tune in to this episode of Truck Talk with Bendix for guidance on proper inspection and maintenance procedures to help avoid violations for brake system and brake adjustment issues, which together account for 42% of all violations. 

Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, who has been covering the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.

Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com

Truck Talk with Bendix: How to Avoid Brake Violations During CVSA International Roadcheck

Recently released FMCSA accident statistics underscore the need for fleets to remain focused on maintaining safe operation, including proper friction for RSD (reduced stopping distance) trucks. On a related note, more fleets are choosing air disc brakes because of the performance and safety advantages they offer. Keith McComsey from the wheel end group at Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake walks through this safety equation.

Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, who has been covering the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.

Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com

Truck Talk with Bendix: Boosting Safety with RSD Friction & Air Disc Brakes

CVSA’s (Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance) annual Brake Safety Week is Sept. 16-22. During this event, inspectors will be performing Level 1 inspections and paying special attention to braking components. Listen in as Kevin Pfost provides some maintenance tips to help fleets avoid violations.

Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, who has been covering the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.

Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com

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