TTX Brakes Bring Technician-First Focus to Heavy-Duty
Rather than treating brake pads as a standalone wear item, TTX was developed with the entire service process in mind.
By Kevin Linger
Kevin is the Managing Editor and Producer of Fleet Equipment Magazine. He joined Babcox Media in 2024, after a decade in TV news production. A frequent attendee of trade shows and industry events, Kevin is happy to talk trucks in person.
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Mevotech’s TTX name may already be familiar to technicians working on light- and medium-duty vehicles. Now, that same approach is expanding into heavy-duty applications, with a brake lineup designed around one core idea: helping technicians complete the job correctly the first time.
On this episode of On The Road, we spoke with Dan Rader, Mevotech’s VP of sales at HDAW. He explained how the TTX brake line was built specifically for working trucks that need to stay in service.
Rather than treating brake pads as a standalone wear item, Rader said TTX was developed with the entire service process in mind. The goal is not just purpose-built stopping power, but reducing downtime, frustration, and repeat repairs.
Everything the Job Needs, in One Box
A defining feature of the TTX brake line is what comes in the box. Instead of limiting hardware to basic abutment clips, Mevotech includes all the components a technician may need during service. That means caliper hangers, slide pins, bolts, boots, optimized grease, and even a small brush for caliper cleanup.
“That’s really the key,” Rader said. “Putting everything in the box that the technician might need to complete the job correctly.”
That philosophy carried over directly from Mevotech’s medium-duty offerings into its new heavy-duty air disc brake pads. The company plans to launch 27 heavy-duty SKUs initially, rolling out early this year.
Built for Commercial Duty Cycles
Beyond hardware completeness, the TTX brake pads themselves are engineered for commercial vehicle use. Rader pointed to features like an optimized friction formulation, a burnishing layer, and a mechanical pad-lock retention system designed to prevent pad shearing under heavy loads.
Those details reflect how Mevotech approaches product development. Rader said the company employs ASE-certified technicians who help guide design decisions based on real-world service challenges.
“We focus on the problems technicians have in the bay and how we can optimize around that,” he said. “It’s not just stopping the truck, it’s stopping downtime.”
Watch this episode of On The Road to learn how TTX brakes are designed with uptime in mind.
