I will tell ya that they suck to install too. XD I work for Peterbilt Motors assembly plant in TX and have had to install them on the line. Some of them can get huge depending on the truck and whether they are installed on the front or all the way around. Very cool picture you were able to catch, I will say. ^^

I didn't take it apart but by the looks of it, it must clock in at 65 lb or so! I did hear some time back that Peterbilt was making disc brakes standard but I don't know weather or not they did.

We are running a few more disc brakes now than we used to, but we still seem to sell more of the drum brakes, especially on some of the larger, cheaper trucks. Semi brakes are quite heavy, so your estimate is probably pretty close. I haven't worked in that part of the plant in some time so I'm really rusty on them. XD

Its hard to get around the price of drum brakes! I think price right now is the only thing keep them off the standard equipment list.

I think you're right about that. The same with the new LNG trucks. Peterbilt is really trying to push these, but I think it'll be another 4-5 years before they really take off. But, liquified natual gas is a new thing for trucks.

I thing LNG and bio-diesel could take a little bit of the weight off oil's shoulders.

proud too see some good art haha thats the best auto pic ive seen in quit some time

Haha Thank you!

what is that a peter built freight liner hhhmmm i wonder

It's a dead a axial on tri-axal 53 foot trailer. The semi that pulls the trailer is a Volvo, cant recall the model but it has the same break system as the trailer. Which is a Bendix caliper, rotor and matched coefficient pads. Its a good system, stops trucks about %40 sooner!

Giggle like it too here someone talk semi **cough** any way after through viewing i should have known it was a Volvo **smacks forehead** sigh too me it the axle mounts that should have given it away that also looks like the set up stile that's on my truck since it used too be a fleet truck

Well Bendix makes breaks and air compressors for every thing. Chances are they are the same unit. Hell my F350 has Bendix pads and rotors!

nice does it have the air lift kit too help balance the trailers?

Nope this one was just a old fashion springs!

aaahhh my rig came wif the air lift system as well as springs

Thats cool my truck is more on the basic side. it did come with a tow package thow!

same as mine i was just so happy though mine was a retired fleet truck

Mine is to. Rubber floors, roll up windows, vinyl bench seats. No CD player either!

mine is carpeted seats and floor rubber floor mats power windows power everything cruise control CD player casset player everything

Must be nice! Having power locks.

sometimes its a newsence

I had a old 525i and it had power everything (heated windshield washer fluid) but I never missed any of the options when I sold it.

aaahhhh sad panda that sounded like awesome opptions

It is great car just needed a lot. When I sold the car I didn’t lose and money, just broke even. Had a hell of a lot of time into that car, replaced cylinder head, changed condenser and receiver dyer and evacuated and recharged the system, new battery, new radiator, new accessory fan, new fan clutch, new serpentine belt, I played around with the Vanos but never got it to work right, replaced the center shaft bearing, new fog lights, new thermostat with cast aluminum housing, new water pump to replace stock unit and replaced fuel tank. The car was cold blooded, I thing it was the cam sensor but I didn't want to put another cent into the car.


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ok hun sounds like alot but its not normal matenance

It was a lot but I was a joy to work on. Every thing made since on it.

i know the feeling its like me and small gas engines

I always loved playing around with small engines. If something goes wrong you not out a arm and leg!

ONLY if you don't put your hand arm or foot under the deck

That's some major heat dissipation there :D

Oh yeah! They bite good too!