The OEM says air disc brakes reduce vehicle weight as well. Peterbilt Motors Co. recently made air disc brakes standard on the rear axles of its Peterbilt Model 579 tractor -- completing the ...

Stopping an airplane is no easy task, and although planes can use spoilers and thrust reversers to assist with the task, the brakes still do around 40% of the work. In simple terms, it's all about ...

Speed brakes are high-drag devices designed to help aircraft descend faster without gaining excess speed. They're especially useful when a pilot needs to increase the descent rate without shocking the ...

The need to manage increased loads has driven the search for more durable yet lighter-weight structures for wheels and brakes. Credit: Collins Aerospace Aircraft brakes are becoming greener and ...