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    The Firehouse.com Brakes & Suspension product category is a collection of information, product listings and resources for researching various fire apparatus brake systems, brake pads, fire truck and emergency vehicle suspension and air ride systems options.
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    The new Meritor drive axle wheel end will allow for 17-inch disc brakes to be used at higher gross axle weight ratings.
    Jeffrey D. Gaskin
    March 11, 2025
    Jeffrey D. Gaskin delivers a guide to four vehicle systems that are key to gross axle weight ratings and gross vehicle weight ratings.
    Liquidspring 2
    July 19, 2018
    Discover the next generation suspension system designed specifically for light and medium-duty truck applications for producing a smoother, luxury-style ride.
    2018 Mats Air Disc Brake Training Postcard Fb
    Hendrickson
    March 21, 2018
    Hendrickson Trailer Commercial Vehicle Systems announces the addition of more air disc brake (ADB) maintenance training videos to its online training portal.
    Brake Wear Indicator Tool 5a68d4f24a24b
    Hendrickson
    Jan. 24, 2018
    Hendrickson Trailer Commercial Vehicle Systems debuts its new air disc brake (ADB) wear indicator tool at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week in Las Vegas.
    HendricksonTruck Commercial Vehicle Systems
    Hendrickson has developed a Firemaxx air ride suspension for fire apparatus.
    Nov. 17, 2017
    Experts explain the different kinds of chassis suspensions available for fire and rescue vehicles.
    2018 Hendrickson Theme 59e566bbe3486
    Hendrickson
    Oct. 17, 2017
    Hendrickson's mindset of “Engineered for Efficiency” will be the focal point of our communications theme to the fire/rescue industry.