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Air Disc Brake Rotor Identification Guide

Professional air disc brake rotor identification resource for commercial vehicles. Find the right rotor for your Bendix, Meritor, Wabco, or Knorr-Bremse air disc brake system.

Understanding Air Disc Brake Rotors

Standard Air Disc Rotor Sizes

  • 430mm (16.93"): Most common size for Class 8 trucks and trailers
  • 434mm (17.09"): Used with Meritor EX+ calipers
  • 377mm (14.84"): Medium duty applications
  • 408mm (16.06"): Transit bus applications

Rotor Thickness Standards

  • 45mm (1.77"): Standard thickness for heavy duty
  • 37mm (1.46"): Minimum thickness (typical)
  • 34mm (1.34"): Medium duty thickness
  • 38mm (1.50"): Transit/coach applications

Rotor Construction

  • Vented Design: All air disc rotors are vented for optimal cooling
  • Pillar Vane: Standard cooling vane design for most applications
  • Directional Vane: Enhanced cooling for severe service
  • Cast Iron G3000: Standard material specification

Mounting Specifications

  • 10-Bolt Pattern: Most common for Class 8 trucks (10 on 11.25")
  • 8-Bolt Pattern: Medium duty and some trailer applications
  • Hat Height: Critical for proper caliper alignment
  • Pilot Bore: Must match hub for proper centering

Caliper System Compatibility

Bendix Systems

  • • ADB22X: 430mm rotor
  • • ADB22X-LT: 430mm rotor
  • • Min thickness: 37mm
  • • Standard: 45mm thick

Meritor Systems

  • • EX225: 434mm rotor
  • • ELSA: 430mm rotor
  • • Min thickness: 40-41mm
  • • Standard: 45mm thick

Wabco/Knorr Systems

  • • PAN/MAXX: 430mm rotor
  • • SB/SN: 430mm rotor
  • • Min thickness: 37-40mm
  • • Standard: 45mm thick

How to Identify Your Air Disc Brake Rotor

Step 1

Check Caliper Type

Identify your caliper brand and model (Bendix ADB22X, Meritor EX225, etc.)

Step 2

Measure Diameter

Measure rotor diameter in mm. Common: 430mm (16.93") or 434mm (17.09")

Step 3

Check Thickness

Measure current thickness and check minimum stamped on rotor

Step 4

Verify Bolt Pattern

Count bolt holes and measure bolt circle diameter

Critical Air Disc Rotor Specifications

Service Limits

  • Minimum Thickness: Stamped on rotor (typically 37-41mm)
  • Maximum Runout: 0.1mm (0.004") lateral
  • Thickness Variation: Maximum 0.025mm (0.001")
  • Surface Finish: 1.6μm Ra maximum

Replacement Indicators

  • • Heat checking or cracking visible
  • • Blue discoloration from overheating
  • • Deep scoring or grooves
  • • Thickness at or near minimum

Warning: Always replace rotors in axle sets. Never mix rotor brands or specifications on the same axle.

Common Air Disc Rotor Applications

ApplicationDiameterThicknessMin ThickBolt PatternCompatible Calipers
Class 8 Truck430mm45mm37mm10 on 11.25"Bendix ADB22X
Trailer430mm45mm37mm10 on 11.25"Haldex DBT22LT
Long Haul434mm45mm41mm10 on 11.25"Meritor EX225
Transit Bus430mm45mm40mm10 on 11.25"Knorr SB7000
Medium Duty377mm34mm30mm8 on 6.5"Wabco PAN 17

Air Disc Brake Rotor Lookup Tool

Found 14 rotors
OEM Part #Alt NumbersBrandDiameterThicknessMin ThickCompatible CalipersApplications
K070127BW7533, 141554Bendix430mm
(16.93")
45mm37mm
ADB22XADB22X-LTPAN 22MAXX22T
Class 8 Trucks, Tractors, Trailers, Buses
K111386BW7684Bendix434mm
(17.09")
45mm37mm
ADB22XADB22X-LT
Heavy Duty Trucks, Severe Service
23-123515-00253-123515-002, MR95000Meritor434mm
(17.09")
45mm41mm
EX225H2EX225H3EX225L2
Highway Trucks, Long Haul, Trailers
23-123516-00253-123516-002Meritor430mm
(16.93")
45mm41mm
EX225H2EX225L2
Standard Duty, Trailers
61-123517-002ELSA430Meritor430mm
(16.93")
45mm40mm
ELSA 225-3D-ELSAD-ELSA2
Severe Service, Transit, Mining
4079001500PAN430VWabco430mm
(16.93")
45mm37mm
PAN 22PAN 19MAXX22T
European Trucks, Heavy Duty, Trailers
4079001700MAXX430Wabco430mm
(16.93")
45mm37mm
MAXX22TMAXXUS
Premium Applications, Fleet Service
4079001400PAN377VWabco377mm
(14.84")
34mm30mm
PAN 17
Medium Duty, Regional Haul, Delivery
K039859SB7000R, SN7000RKnorr-Bremse432mm
(17")
45mm40mm
SB7000SN7000
Transit Buses, Coaches, City Buses
K039860SL7RKnorr-Bremse380mm
(14.96")
38mm34mm
SL7
Light Commercial, Small Buses, Delivery Vans
95001501DBT22R, ModulT430Haldex430mm
(16.93")
45mm37mm
DBT22LTDB22LT
Trucks, Trailers, Buses
95001502DBT22R-HDHaldex430mm
(16.93")
45mm37mm
DBT22LTDB22LT
Heavy Duty, Severe Service
WB430HP1066864B, 54073BWebb430mm
(16.93")
45mm37mm
ADB22XPAN 22DBT22LTMAXX22T
Universal Fitment, Multi-Brand Compatible
WB434HP1066865B, 54074BWebb434mm
(17.09")
45mm37mm
EX225H2EX225H3ADB22X
Universal Fitment, Multi-Brand Compatible

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