9th May 2002, Page 61
9th May 2002
Page 61

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Weighing Up The Anchors...
;ood brakes save lives. Not just lecause they help you stop in a lorry: the latest electronics can :ontrol your brakes so subtly that :hey can prevent a rollover. Sharon :lancy......
Electromagnetic And Hydrodynamic Retarders
Retarders reduce demand on service brakes by up to 90%, according to iF, thus minimising brake fade and cutting servicing costs. Engine and exhaust brakes are the cheapest......
Friction Materials
Other things being equal, disc brakes have a much longer service life than drums. But contrary to some operators' beliefs, disc brakes are not 'fit-and-forget'. Don Coffrey,......