kscarbel2 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 When B.F. Goodrich introduced disc brakes to the North American heavy truck market in 1978, weight sensitive haulers welcomed the weight savings over conventional drum brakes. However, shorter than expected brake pad life dampened customer's initial encounter with the new technology.Of course today, proven in Europe, disc brakes are accepted as the best braking technology.. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34358-disc-brakes-in-north-america-the-first-time-around/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Would that be a picture of a blue national freight F model? NFI no longer Mack unfortunately Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34358-disc-brakes-in-north-america-the-first-time-around/#findComment-228410 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted January 27, 2016 Author Share Posted January 27, 2016 Would that be a picture of a blue national freight F model? NFI no longer Mack unfortunately. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34358-disc-brakes-in-north-america-the-first-time-around/#findComment-321768 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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