Heavy duty brake shoes and pads are key components of an Air Brake System. Because of this, it’s crucial to choose high-grade brake shoes and pads to ensure your truck or trailer has effective, consistent, and reliable stopping performance. Be sure to inspect your brakes as required to make sure they have not reached their minimum wear thickness.FleetPride has an assortment of high-quality brake shoes and air disc brake pads from the most recognized brands in the industry, such as OTR, Bendix, Meritor, and Haldex. Browse our diverse inventory to find the best brake pads and brake shoes for your semi truck and trailer.Abex is a leader in friction products for the heavy duty truck and trailer industry. Abex products optimize braking power, with solid and durable solutions to enhance your braking performance. Abex is a part of DRiV Inc. and was founded as American Brake Shoe & Foundry Co. in 1902. Due to strategic partnerships, they gained capabilities to expand their product line. As a result, Abex and DriV have seen positive growth around the globe.