kscarbel2 Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Meritor Press Release / February 27, 2017 Meritor EX+L air disc brakes will be available on International LT Series tractors beginning in February. "Demand for air disc brakes is growing among North America fleets that are increasingly concerned about safety and reliability, and our market-leading brake products address these issues," said T.J. Reed, general manager, Front Drivetrain for Meritor. "EX+ will offer Navistar's customers superior performance and easier serviceability." Built with the reliability, durability and performance that customers expect from Meritor, the EX+L delivers exceptional braking power that meets federal FMVSS 121 reduced stopping distance regulations, according to Reed. In-line braking stability offers safer, smoother stops, and high-demand applications benefit from reduced brake fade resistance. EX+ air disc brakes are engineered from the ELSA line, Meritor's popular air disc brake solution in Europe with more than 2 million in service. EX+L brakes are built to maximize productivity by reducing maintenance time and costs. A gear-synchronized twin piston design transfers torque to both brakes simultaneously, resulting in better performance and uniform pad wear. The entire assembly is engineered for faster pad changes and quicker inspection time. A standard mechanical visual wear indicator gives fleets quick-check capability of remaining pad life without taking the vehicle out of service to remove the wheel. In North America, 16 percent of new trucks were built with air disc brakes in 2016, up from less than 5 percent in 2011, according to Meritor. More than 300,000 new air disc brakes were sold in 2016. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyT Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 I have wondered for years why long after front disc brakes were standard on all American cars and four wheel discs were available on performance and higher end cars, you never saw a big truck with disc brakes! The technology has been available from years,as they were advertised as an option on some class 8 trucks! I just naturally assumed cost was the issue! Since every mechanic is aware that disc brakes cool better, are self cleaning, and have fewer moving parts than a commensurate drum brake system! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted February 28, 2017 Author Share Posted February 28, 2017 7 hours ago, BillyT said: I have wondered for years why long after front disc brakes were standard on all American cars and four wheel discs were available on performance and higher end cars, you never saw a big truck with disc brakes! The technology has been available from years,as they were advertised as an option on some class 8 trucks! I just naturally assumed cost was the issue! Since every mechanic is aware that disc brakes cool better, are self cleaning, and have fewer moving parts than a commensurate drum brake system! Billy, disc brakes have been successfully used in Europe for many years. In fact, front disc brakes have virtually become standard on Chinese heavy trucks. With the evolving new U.S. braking rules, they're going to become mandatory on the steer axles of US trucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Mack Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 We've bought over 600 buses since 2008 and ALL were disc all around.... I think it is hard to buy a bus or coach in North America today that is not disc.. BC Mack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted March 3, 2017 Author Share Posted March 3, 2017 Meritor EX+L Air Disc Brakes Offered on International LT Heavy Duty Trucking / March 2, 2017 Meritor’s EX+L air disc brakes became available on International LT series trucks starting in February. The EX+L is designed to deliver better braking power that meets federal FMVSS 121 reduced stopping distance regulations. The brakes are also made for better in-line braking stability for safer, smoother stops and feature reduced brake fade resistance. "Demand for air disc brakes is growing among North America fleets that are increasingly concerned about safety and reliability, and our market-leading brake products address these issues," said T.J. Reed, general manager, front drivetrain for Meritor. "EX+ will offer Navistar's customers superior performance and easier serviceability." EX+ air disc brakes are engineered from the ELSA line of European air disc brakes. EX+L brakes feature a gear-synchronized twin piston design that transfers torque to both brakes simultaneously, resulting in better performance and uniform pad wear, according to Meritor. The entire assembly is designed for faster pad changes and quicker inspection time. A standard mechanical visual wear indicator gives fleets quick-check capability of remaining pad life without taking the vehicle out of service to remove the wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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