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Oct 10, 2012 10:30 AM

The Aftermarket Business Unit of Webb Wheel Products is  introducing a new brake drum selection program, Right for You, that offers end  users the best value proposition for their fleet when purchasing replacement  drums.

  A brake drum may be the proper size to fit the wheel end  but dependent upon the vehicle’s application, other product characteristics are  important to ensure optimum performance and operating costs.

  Proper Brake Drum Selection, a video available at www.webbwheel.com, explains how braking  events affect a brake drum depending on vehicle speed, total weight, and rate  of brake deceleration. It gives enough information to determine the best brake  drum for an operation. A test can be taken after viewing the video to certify that  the material has been understood and that future drum selections will be  correct.

  For the 16.5" x 7" brake size with 8.78"  pilot rated to 23,000 lbs GAWR, Webb offers these choices in brake drums, all  US-manufactured from high-strength gray iron:

  •Webb Value Brake Drum—Best used for standard-duty, over  the road, drive and trailer applications

  •Webb Standard Brake Drum—More robust than the Value  Drum, best used for standard, vocational or heavy-duty drive and trailer  applications

  •Webb High Performance Brake Drum—Vented with external  ribs for heat transfer and cooler operating temperatures, best used for longer  life in standard or vocational applications.

  •Webb Vortex Unlimited Brake Drum—Patented design  delivers superior heat transfer for 10% cooler temperatures, up to 25% longer  life, and lower maintenance costs. Patent-pending wear indicator takes the  guesswork out of repairs. Best used when superior technology is warranted for  standard to heavy-duty drive and trailer applications where the user seeks longer  maintenance intervals and premium performance.

  Access www.webbwheel.com for complete details.