
Technical Information
Our aim is to continue to make advances to keep you on the cutting edge of technology. Learn more about our braking systems, wheelbase adjustment and surface coating.
Wheel Bolts Length 68mm
New JOST wheel bolts, length 68mm, for the DCA series for less maintanence work.
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Wheel Bolts Length 68mm
01/2018
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Safety Nuts Air Bellow Connection
The standard safety nut, JAS0020910050 with wrench size 17, is now used on all JOST air bellows.
Safety Nuts Air Bellow Connection
01/2018
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Cross-over table part numbers Daimler - JOST
Please find below the actual cross-over table regarding the new JOST part numbers, which will replace the current Daimler numbers.
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Cross-over Table part numbers Daimler – JOST
04/2016
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Information regarding the connection of brake chambers at DCA Steermaster Axles
For the DCA Steermaster it is advised to use the side port to assist the un-restricted steering function of the axle. For more information please refer to the document below.
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Information on brake chamber connection at steering axles
02/2016
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Changes of type plate and brake test reports
Due to the change of several homologation relevant parameters (e.g. ownership change of brake pad manufacturer and the transition of the Mercedes-Benz TrailerAxleSystems brand to JOST) the exist-ing brake test reports need to be modified.
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Changes of type plate and brake test reports
07/2015
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Changes due to ECE-R13 – braking systems
The regulations for braking system type approval have been changed. Supplement 2 to amendment series 11 of ECE-R13 requires a brake certificate update. Existing ECE and EEC certificates may now only be used for a limited time. Further information about the changes is available for download.
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Changes due to ECE-R13 - braking systems
01/2012
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Dynamic wheelbase adjustment
In this area you can learn more about dynamic wheelbase adjustment systems for commercial vehicle semitrailers with rigid multiple axle assemblies.
This information is available for download.
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Dynamic wheelbase adjustment
02/2011
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Chrom-free surface coating/New wheel bold head shape
We have switched to a chrome(VI)-free surface coating for our bolted connections on axles and have also introduced an oval head shape for the wheel bolts on Mercedes-Benz trailer axles. Further information is available for download in this area.
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Chrome-free surface coating
01/2011
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JOST Axle Stillages
Information to support complying with requirements on industrial safety and load security, provided in the technical information on JOST axles below.
JOST Axle Stillages
03/2019
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