According to Rick Martin, senior manager of after-market training for Meritor, when it comes to purchasing replacement friction material for air disc brakes (ADB), there are some things fleets need to know-the most important of which is buying the same lining material the OEM installed on that vehicle; i.e, replace like for like. "OE brake manufacturers, like Meritor, spend a lot of time and money on R&D to produce the correct brake linings for specific vehicle applications," he says. "Some fleets think they can buy less expensive replacement friction, but they may be compromising performance and safety. However, if the vehicle has changed applications, then consultation with a lining provider may be necessary to spec the correct lining for the new application for best performance."
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