DRiV has added air disc brake calipers to the Abex heavy-duty product line. The new calipers use all-new components rather than remanufactured parts, eliminating core charges for fleets and distributors.
Highlights
- Abex air disc brake calipers feature 100% new components with no core charge requirement
- Coverage spans Bendix ADB22X, Meritor EX225H, WABCO PAN 22/17/19, SAF-Holland SK7, Hendrickson MAXX22T, and other major OE platforms
- Cross-references are available against Automann, Bendix, Dayton Parts, Meritor, SAF, and WABCO part numbers
- The calipers complement the existing Abex air disc brake pad, rotor, and drum portfolio for a full wheel-end brake solution
Product Details
The Abex calipers are designed for Class 8 trucks, trailers, buses, and other heavy-duty commercial vehicles. DRiV states the units are tested to meet or exceed OE durability standards and comply with applicable federal safety requirements.
A durable coating provides corrosion resistance. The calipers are engineered to restore braking performance to factory specifications without the logistical complexity of a remanufactured core exchange program.
Application Coverage
The initial lineup covers a wide range of OE air disc brake platforms. Supported systems include the Bendix ADB22X, Bendix SN7/SB7, Meritor EX225H, Meritor EX225L Twin Piston, Meritor Single Piston, Meritor ELSA2, WABCO PAN 22, WABCO PAN 17, WABCO PAN 19, WABCO MAXXUS, SAF-Holland SK7, SAF-Holland SK7/P89, and Hendrickson MAXX22T.
DRiV provides cross-reference tables mapping Abex part numbers against equivalent Automann, Bendix, Dayton Parts, Meritor, SAF, and WABCO caliper numbers.
Market Context
The launch expands the Abex air disc brake portfolio, which already includes pads, rotors, and drums. DRiV showcased the calipers alongside other commercial vehicle products at the TMC 2026 Annual Meeting in Nashville in March 2026.
Air disc brakes continue to gain share over traditional drum brakes in the North American heavy-duty market. Fleets increasingly specify ADB systems on new equipment for their shorter stopping distances and reduced maintenance requirements, driving aftermarket demand for replacement components.
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