Ridewell releases new disc brake axle

Nov 11, 2011

A disc brake version of Ridewell’s brand axle is available with Wabco Pan 22 air disc brakes and has a 5-inch diameter axle, a parallel spindle and a hub-piloted 11.25-inch diameter bolt-circle long stud for aluminum wheels. The axle beam rating is 23,000 pounds with a .59-inch wall or 25,000 pounds with a .75-inch wall.

Standard 71.5-inch and 77.5-inch track disc brakes axles are available for immediate delivery; custom track widths are available.

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