The emergency and supply lines that stretch between a tractor and trailer offer a colorful reminder that compressed air is the lifeblood of your brake system. The hoses are a respective red and blue, ...

There's no more satisfying feeling for a truck driver than the airbrake knob smacking the palm of your hand at the end of a grueling haul, hearing that "pshhh" of the air system and knowing that ...

Thanks to the huge selection of aftermarket parts that are just a phone call away, building a trick truck that is safe and fun to drive is easier than ever. A great example of aftermarket components ...

Note:Steering and brakes rank high on our safety list. Whether your truck is a stock restoration project or a modern street truck build, performance means more than a hot crate motor. In this month's ...

It’s imperative to have a trailer brake controller when towing a trailer that has electric or electric over hydraulic brakes. In most states, an adjustable trailer brake controller is required when ...

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has set this year’s Brake Safety Week for August 22-28. Throughout the week commercial motor vehicle inspectors will focus on truck brake systems and ...

Stock trucks stop fairly well. But add a lift, bigger tires, and several hundred pounds in bumpers, tools, and a winch, and your stopping distances increase dramatically. The reasons for this ...

Ever had this happen? You're flat-towing your 4x4 through the mountains and there's a particularly long downgrade up ahead. Maybe your brakes are already a little hot, the pedal is a bit spongy, and ...