General Info

Brake Systems, founded in 1973, is a distributor and manufacturer of hydraulic brakes, air brakes, brake boosters, and vacuum and electric brake systems. It is the manufacturer of Blue OX Brakes, and distributors of a full line of Williams Controls products. The company manufactures exhaust brakes, air cylinders, shifters, throttle mechanisms, engine idle kits, hydraulic and electronic remote sensor assemblies, and surface mount dual circuit brake application valves. Brake Systems remanufactures air compressors and valves, brake boosters, fan hubs, industrial calipers, Lucas backing plate assemblies, and pressure converters. The company also offers a variety of air cylinders, including shut down, single and double acting, feathering, modulating, and indexing cylinders. It is headquartered in Portland, Ore.