S-Cam Foundation Brakes: Improving performance and brake life through proper preventative maintenance

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July 16, 2015
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S-cam drum brakes – the most common air foundation brakes on the road – are a familiar sight to every wheel-end technician in the North American trucking industry. As part of its Bendix Tech Tips series, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC offers preventive maintenance guidelines for S-cam foundation brakes that can elevate the effectiveness of regular brake jobs.

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