Know Your Brakes. Know Your Parts. Join Great American Inc. for a Meritor Drum Brake Training.
When it comes to heavy-duty vehicles, your braking system is one area where having the right parts—and knowing how they work together—matters.
That’s why Great American Inc. is inviting customers to join us for a Meritor Drum Brake Training, an opportunity to strengthen your knowledge of heavy-duty drum brake systems, components, installation, maintenance, trouble shooting, and proper parts selection.
Whether you’re a technician, fleet professional, repair shop, owner-operator, mobile mechanic, or parts professional, this training is designed to provide practical information you can put to work in the shop.
What Will You Learn?
The training will focus on the components and systems that make up a heavy-duty drum brake assembly, including:
- Drum Brake Systems – Understand the basic operation and components of heavy-duty drum brakes.
- Brake Drums – Learn more about drum selection and what to consider when replacing drums.
- Brake Shoes & Linings – Explore brake shoe construction, applications, and proper component selection.
- Brake Hardware & Components – Get familiar with the springs, pins, bushings, and other hardware that keep the system operating properly.
- Slack Adjusters – Learn about their role in maintaining proper brake adjustment and system performance.
- Brake Camshafts – Understand how the camshaft works with the brake shoes to apply braking force.
- Maintenance & Adjustment – Review important maintenance considerations and best practices.
- Troubleshooting – Learn how to identify common brake issues and potential causes.
- Component Identification – Build confidence in identifying and selecting the right replacement components.
Why Attend?
Heavy-duty braking systems involve multiple components that must work together correctly. Understanding those components can help technicians and parts professionals make more informed decisions when servicing or repairing a vehicle.
This training is a great opportunity to:
✔ Build your product knowledge Gain a better understanding of the components used in heavy-duty drum brake systems.
✔ Improve parts selection Learn what to consider when identifying replacement brake components.
✔ Strengthen troubleshooting skills Better understand common brake-system issues and maintenance considerations.
✔ Ask the experts Get your questions answered and learn directly from a Meritor representative.
✔ Keep learning Stay up to date on heavy-duty braking technology, components, and best practices.
Built for the Heavy-Duty Industry
At Great American Inc., we know that keeping trucks and equipment on the road requires more than simply having parts in stock. It requires knowledge, product expertise, and dependable support.
That’s why we’re proud to offer training opportunities that help our customers better understand the products they use every day.
From brake drums and shoes to slack adjusters, camshafts, hardware, and more, Great American is your source for the heavy-duty parts, tools, and shop supplies you need.
Save Your Spot
East Dublin, GA Class
📅 Date: October 13, 2026
⏰ Time: 6pm - 8pm
📍 Location: 108 Bank Street, East Dublin, GA
Register Here for East Dublin, GA
Lithia Springs, GA Class
📅 Date: October 14, 2026
⏰ Time: 6pm - 8pm
📍 Location: 1781 Westfork Dr., Suite 104, Lithia Springs, GA
Register Here for Lithia Springs, GA
Space may be limited, so reserve your spot today!
To learn more about the training, contact us
Know your brakes. Know your parts. Know where to get them.
Visit Great American Inc. for heavy-duty parts, tools, shop supplies, trailer parts, and expert support.
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