SAFETY

A DVA N C E D B R A K I NG SYST E M S A N D C OM P ON E N T S
SAFETY

Arvin M eritor and M eritor WABCO DE l iver an unbeatable

combination of innovation and performance

Advanced Systems Meritor WABCO Is

Proven Performance Innovation That Delivers
ArvinMeritor delivers the stopping performance and We’ve supplied more ABS to the North American truck
the safety that commercial vehicle operators want and trailer market than any other manufacturer.
and need in this new era of stricter stopping distance Our technology leadership continues to be first-to-market
requirements. with many important new braking system technologies.
Proven innovation and industry-leading performance Even more important, we’re known for being a reliable
are engineered into every Meritor®braking and stability business partner delivering a competitive advantage for
enhancement solution, system and component. our customers…day in and day out.

It’s all part of the ArvinMeritor vision as a leading global

provider of innovative customer solutions that enhance
mobility, safety and the environment.
Advancing the Cause The timeline shows our role in key advancements in
foundation brakes, air disc brakes, ABS, hydraulics
of Safety, Wherever It and components. And how we are continuing to
lead the way with Stability Control Systems and
May Lead Collision Safety Systems.

ArvinMeritor and Meritor WABCO share a global Today, as pending changes in federal regulations call
leadership position in brakes that developed for significantly decreased stopping distances, we are
through a pioneering spirit of innovation and a ready with the braking technology that delivers them.
willingness to partner with our customers to
provide high-performance braking solutions.

1990 1991 1999 2000

ArvinMeritor enters ArvinMeritor’s Introduces Introduces new
joint venture with corporate ancestor, Hydraulic ABS for Twin-Piston ADB (EX225)
WABCO Rockwell, introduces medium-duty trucks
the Q Plus™ cam brake, and buses
Meritor WABCO develops
the first heavy truck ABS which became the
system in North America new industry
standard and
the industry’s 1993
most popular Introduces the first
+ air brake commercial trailer ABS
Introduces world’s
= first heavy truck
Electronic Braking
System (EBS)

M I L E S T O N E S I N B R A K I N G I N N O V A T I O N

2002 2007
Introduces first Roll Introduces first
Stability Control (RSC) Roll Stability Support
for commercial vehicles (RSSplus™) for trailers,
including integrated PLC
35 mph System OFF with InfoLink™

2003 2005 2008

Introduces first Introduces Introduces
Roll Stability Support commercial vehicle OnGuard™
(RSS) for trailers Electronic Stability Collision Safety
Introduces Control (ESC) Systems
Single-Piston ADB 35 mph System ON
SAFETY

A dvanced B raking Systems and C omponents

Foundation Brakes Meritor Severe Service Q Plus (SSQ) Brakes

Heavy-duty brake system provides dependable
As the leading supplier of foundation brakes in North stopping power for vehicles that operate in harsh
America, ArvinMeritor knows that no matter how or rugged environments
advanced your electronics, overall braking performance
Extend service life and improve asset utilization
depends on the quality of your foundation brakes.
in vehicles used in construction, refuse collection,
firefighting and off-road applications
Drum Brakes Ideal for customers who need to avoid downtime
Meritor air drum brakes are the market leaders and stay on the road
and the industry’s most popular OEM standard Reduce maintenance and life cycle costs with
foundation brakes increased uptime and durability
Include a wide range of standard and high-performance
drum brakes that meet the new shorter stopping LX500 Extended Lube Brake Package
requirements
Q Plus LX500 Extended Lube feature for
High-performance Q Plus air drum brake offers
tractor brakes reduces maintenance and
extended life and is a cost-effective option for
minimizes downtime
achieving the new shorter stopping requirements
Combines specially mated brake and Meritor
Meritor standard drum brakes are the market
Automatic Slack Adjuster
leaders in a wide variety of applications
LX500 is lubrication-free for 3-Years/500,000-Miles
for linehaul applications, 1-Year/Unlimited Mileage
Q Plus Cam Brakes for other applications

Dependable stopping power for trucks, tractors and

trailers from North America’s leading manufacturer Cast Plus™ Cam Brakes
Dramatically shorter stopping distances Design utilizes our thicker Q Plus brake linings, which
Proven across a wide range of heavy-duty, vocational provide superior resistance to heat-related wear in
and severe applications heavy-duty coach and off-road environments
Linings feature extra thickness at the maximum wear Single-piece cast shoe offers more durability and is
point to increase service life less prone to noise
Offers added durability and reliability that coach,
transit and off-highway vehicles demand
Available in standard 6" width for steer applications
and 8.625" width for drive axle applications
Air Cam and Wedge Brakes
ArvinMeritor is the world’s largest producer of
Air Disc Brakes
Z-cam, S-cam and wedge air drum brakes The expected federal regulations for braking –
coming soon for tractors, to be followed by buses
Over 2.5 million Meritor Z-cam drum brakes are
and trucks – call for more powerful braking performance.
installed on vehicles worldwide, with more than
The proven line of air disc brakes from Meritor WABCO
two million air-actuated wedge brakes installed in
present a world-class solution.
Europe alone
Twin-Piston EX225 Air Disc Brakes for Tractors
and Severe Service
North America’s
leading air disc brake
Proven global platform
with superior design
and performance
Meritor Automatic Slack Adjusters (ASA) Superior fade
Keep brakes in constant resistance – ideal
adjustment for for applications with
enhanced safety quick, frequent stops,
Keep trucks on the such as construction, refuse, and fire and rescue
road longer Easy to maintain – no special tools required for
pad replacement
Lightest-weight ASA on
the market Twin-piston design for all applications with
axle ratings up to 30,000 GAWR and specialty
Eliminate the need for
vehicle applications
under-the-truck brake
adjustments Single-Piston Pan and NG22MAX Air Brakes for
Proven in hundreds of Trucks and Trailers
billions of highway miles Single-piston design for truck, tractor and trailer
linehaul applications with axle ratings at
or below 23,000 GAWR
Increased braking performance with decreased
weight for 22.5" rim
20%-30% better stopping performance than
standard drum brakes
Increased pad thickness for optimum utilization
SAFETY

A dvanced B raking Systems and C omponents

Hubs and Drums Medium-Duty Hydraulic ABS/Disc Brake Package

Matches our ABS for medium-duty trucks, buses
and motor homes with our leading hydraulic disc
MeritorLite™ Hubs brake for high-performance medium-duty braking
Reduce weight without Provides superior vehicle control for medium-duty
sacrificing strength truck applications
and durability
Increase truck
payload
Stronger and much
more durable than
aluminum hubs, with
reduced maintenance time
Higher-strength threads significantly reduce the
likelihood of stripping, which can result in oil leaks
and catastrophic bearing failures

SteelLite X30™ Drums

Reduce weight and Four-Piston Quadraulic™ Hydraulic Disc Brakes
operating costs with Provide increased vehicle control for medium-duty
increased reliability truck applications
The new standard in Feature four-piston Quadraulic disc brake calipers
advanced wheel-end for 19.5" and 22.5" wheels
design
Compatible with ABS and existing hydraulic systems
Superior to any other
brake drum available
Ideal for medium- and heavy-duty trucks,
tractors and trailers

PreSet®Wheel Hub Assembly for Tractors

Simplifies installation for improved overall
vehicle performance, low maintenance and
lower life cycle cost
Never needs adjustment
Pre-assembled to reduce risk of misalignment
or damage during installation
Equally spaced ribs around barrel provide
unsurpassed strength and durability
Hydraulic Disc and Drum Brakes
Meritor WABCO hydraulic ABS works with our
Full Active Safety
hydraulic drum or disc brake system by controlling
wheel speed during braking
Systems Integration
If a wheel starts to lock, the ECU signals an ABS
modulator assembly to regulate brake pressure We’re now combining ABS
with high-performance
Ideal for delivery trucks, school buses, recreational,
drum and air disc brakes
fire and emergency vehicles
for significantly shorter
stopping distances.
Reaction Beam Hydraulic Disc Brakes Plus, we continue
Designed for light- and medium-duty trucks to lead the way with
integrated stability and collision safety systems for an
Proven on more than one million vehicles
unprecedented new level of vehicle control.
Provide hydraulic service braking and integral
mechanical parking for 16" and 17.5" wheels
Next-Generation ABS for Trucks, Tractors and Buses
Available with and without parking feature
More commercial vehicle operators trust the proven
performance of Meritor WABCO anti-lock braking
systems than any other
Full range of ABS configurations available to
match vehicle application, number of axles and
type of suspension
Automatic Traction Control (ATC) option increases
vehicle control in extreme road conditions
Reliable and easy to service
Advanced ABS performance (hill-start, BPM and TPM)
Stability Control Systems (ESC and RSC)
Collision Safety with OnGuard
Monitoring and telematics capabilities
Improved diagnostics and event recording
SAFETY

A dvanced B raking Systems and C omponents

Automatic Traction Control (ATC)
Operates automatically under control of the ABS
Reduces jackknife potential caused by wheel overspin
ATC applies the brake to the spinning wheel until
traction is restored
When both drive wheels are on a poor surface,
ATC automatically reduces engine power to
increase traction
35 mph system OFF in a specific driving maneuver

35 mph system ON in same driving maneuver

Roll Stability Control (RSC)

Enhanced Easy-Stop™ Trailer ABS
Helps driver maintain vehicle directional control and
Proven to significantly increase vehicle directional aids in reducing tractor-trailer rollovers
control and stability
When critical lateral acceleration thresholds are
PLC technology enables communication between exceeded, RSC intervenes by reducing engine
the ABS ECUs in the tractor and trailer torque while automatically applying drive axle
Provides reduced and trailer brakes
downtime from RSC continually checks the vehicle’s rollover threshold
accidents, and intervenes as needed, often before the driver is
and reduced aware of any problem
maintenance
Trailer diagnostics Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
easily conducted
Helps the driver maintain vehicle directional control
through the tractor
during non-braking maneuvers, such as rapid lane
ABS utilizing
changes or cornering, as well as during braking
TOOLBOX™
Combines RSC rollover protection with directional
software
stability, providing added jackknife prevention as
well as spinout and driftout control
Brakes are applied selectively to individual wheels
on the front and rear axles, as well as the trailer axles,
to bring the vehicle back on course
 RSSplus Roll Stability Support for Trailers Hydraulic Power Brake (HPB)
Next-generation roll stability support system Advanced braking and vehicle control system for
reduces the potential for tractor-trailer rollovers vehicles in Class 4 through Class 7 (includes
Monitors the vehicle’s rollover threshold and medium-duty and buses)
activates trailer braking to slow the vehicle when Provides quicker unprecedented stopping power when
necessary combined with integrated Meritor WABCO ABS and
Integrated with next-generation Meritor WABCO Quadraulic hydraulic disc brakes
trailer ABS, as well as Power Line Carrier (PLC) Optional auto-apply electronic parking brake control
communication for the transfer of data to an
in-cab PLC Display, plus telematics capability

OnGuard Collision Safety System

OnGuard uses the forward-looking radar sensor Hydraulic ABS (HABS)
technology featuring advanced algorithms to
The ABS of choice for medium-duty trucks,
monitor the distance to the moving vehicle ahead
buses and RVs
If a potential rear-end collision is developing
Features a compact cab-mount or frame-mount ECU,
without proper driver reaction, OnGuard’s Active
plus new PC-based diagnostic capabilities
Braking automatically applies up to .25Gs of
braking power Modulator assembly controls the speed of each wheel
individually for optimum performance
Automatic Active Braking de-throttles the engine,
applies the brakes and alerts the driver to prevent Standard blink-code information is provided to easily
a collision or reduce its impact perform system diagnostics

Reduces the time to achieve proper braking pressure

Alerts driver to apply
added braking force
if needed
Driver stays in control
and can override
system by taking
proper braking action

NOTE: All ArvinMeritor and Meritor WABCO advanced braking and stability systems provide valuable assistance to the driver in maintaining directional
control of the vehicle and reducing the risk of rollovers. However, no system can prevent all accidents, loss of control, or rollover in all driving conditions.
An alert and unimpaired driver remains the most important element in ensuring that the physical limits of the vehicle are not exceeded.
SAFETY

A dvanced B raking Systems and C omponents

Braking Controls
and Components
More fleets in North America trust our braking
components than any other brand. Period. Because
ArvinMeritor and Meritor WABCO deliver the proven
performance, safety and efficiency that fleets need
to run a competitive business.
System Saver Air Compressors
Up to 90% lower oil consumption for cleaner air
system operation and extended component life
Higher efficiency, greater air output and durability
than competitive models
Superior piston and bore process technology
Smaller-space envelope requirement (up to 30% less)
for easier installation in limited spaces

Air Brake Control Valves

Complete product line of pneumatic valves and
components to meet virtually all air system
valve requirements System Saver Air Dryers
Feature die-cast aluminum and engineered-grade Set the industry standard for desiccant-type air dryers
composite technology, for corrosion resistance and
Include premium desiccant replaceable spin-on
consistent performance
cartridge for greater operating efficiency,
Push-to-connect fittings and standard NPT ports less downtime and easier maintenance
allow installation flexibility
Compact, lightweight design
Cartridges with coalescing option greatly reduce oil
consumption in the air system
Spec the System That The People Behind
Delivers the Braking the Performance
Performance You Want For Service. For Support. For Technical Expertise.
To keep your competitive edge sharp, it takes people
with the technical expertise, the global commitment
and the resources to make it happen.
Recognized for over 2,658 years of combined
industry experience, ArvinMeritor professionals
provide unmatched consultation and follow-through.
Your braking performance – and your business
performance – deserves nothing less. That’s where
our people make the difference.
You can also count on ArvinMeritor down the road.
Our responsive aftermarket parts and distribution
system is ready to deliver leading brands and proven
Meeting the new federal braking requirements and also customer solutions.
meeting your needs for the best braking solution for
For complete support, call the ArvinMeritor customer
your vehicles, configurations and applications can be
service team in North America at 800-535-5560
demanding. That’s why ArvinMeritor and Meritor WABCO
or visit www.arvinmeritor.com.
offer you the advantage of our unrivaled consultation
to help you spec the braking system that does the
best job for you.
Because we manufacture a vast range of leading
systems and components, customer service reps
and engineers are uniquely equipped to offer unbiased
and objective advice. For example, air disc brakes
may indeed be the best solution for you. Or, combining
ABS with high-performance drum brakes may give
you the best combination of stopping distance and
cost effectiveness. Your rep knows the answer.
And we’re ready to deliver for you.

Warranty Coverage
ArvinMeritor and Meritor WABCO braking systems and
components are fully covered by our complete warranty.
And fully supported by our OnTrac online warranty claim
system. For complete details, see www.arvinmeritor.com
and download a copy of our current warranty brochure
SP-95155.
Meritor Heavy Vehicle Systems, LLC
2135 West Maple Road
Troy, Michigan 48084 USA Litho
Litho in
in USA
USA
Revised
Issued 03-06
11-08
800-535-5560 SP-0669
SP-0645 (13028/11900)
(13028/11900)
www.arvinmeritor.com ©2008
©2006 ArvinMeritor,
ArvinMeritor, Inc.
Inc.