Improved Performance & Extended Life with Power Brake Drums on a Transit Bus Palm Tran Test Block Inspection (pdf) One of the nation’s largest metro transit agencies has provided Power Brake with performance data on a transit bus that had a history of changing out all brake components every 18-20,000 miles on rear axles and […]
Case Studies
City of Seminole Engine 32
Front and rear Diamond rotors installed in 2015 still in service. Configuration: Air Disc Brakes, Front and Rear Front Manufacturer/Model: Bendix SN7 Rear Manufacturer/Model: Meritor EX225 Installation Date: March 9, 2015 Odometer at Install: 1,853 Inspection Date: July 7, 2021 Odometer at Inspection: 89,920 Total Miles: 88,067 (07/07/2021) Maintenance History: Periodic inspections, pad changes and caliper service – brake rotors remain in service, […]
City of Seminole Engine 30, Pierce TAK4
Configuration: Air Disc Brakes, Front and Rear Manufacturer/Model: Front Bendix / SN7 Rear Meritor / EX225 Installed with front and rear Diamond rotors, front OEM pads, rear Performance Friction pads Installation Year: 2009 Inspection/Replacement Date: May 5, 2021 Service History: Rotors and pads replaced at 163,201 miles Maintenance History: Periodic inspections, pad changes and caliper service – 4 pad changes front and […]
