When people think about “stopping distance,” they usually picture a vehicle skidding to a stop in a haze of blue smoke. But bringing a vehicle to a stop is a more complicated process than you think. The first step occurs … Continue reading →
In the last article, I discussed how a vehicle “burns off” kinetic energy and comes to a stop. We mentioned that when the tires on a vehicle lock up, they slide across the road surface and create tremendous amounts of … Continue reading →
D-Brake’s liquid-cooled driveline brake offers the power of an electromagnetic retarder at a fraction of the weight and half of the cost. This 75-pound retarder is easy to install and fits on gas, diesel, CNG, and propane vehicles weighing anywhere … Continue reading →
