Abstract: A tag axle assembly includes an axle housing having first and second ends. A torque plate is fixed to each of the first and second ends for mounting a braking assembly. The torque plate is attached between front and rear plates of the axle housing. The tag axle assembly is fabricated by forming a substantially rectangular housing having open first and second ends and at least a partially open bottom portion. The torque plate is fixed at the open ends of a tubular housing that extends the entire length of the rectangular housing. The torque plates and the axle housing are secured to the housing and a center portion of the axle housing is cut away to provide for the drive shaft to extend through to the tag axle.

Abstract: A vehicle brake assembly provides an indicator system in which the operating shaft assembly rotates about a pivot axis to rotate a cam member attached thereto against a cam surface which extends from an indicator adjustment shaft. The cam member drives the cam surface and attached indicator adjustment shaft to overcome a biasing member, actuate an overstroke sensor, and simultaneously retract an indicator post to provide a visual indication. Another indicator system includes an overstroke sensor located within the brake housing in an angular position relative the pivot axis adjacent a path of the operating shaft assembly. Another indicator system includes a mechanical overstroke member that buckles in response to contact with the operating shaft to provide overstroke identification from outside the brake housing.

Abstract: A tag axle assembly includes an axle housing having first and second ends. A torque plate is fixed to each of the first and second ends for mounting a braking assembly. The torque plate is attached between front and rear plates of the axle housing. The tag axle assembly is fabricated by forming a substantially rectangular housing having open first and second ends and at least a partially open bottom portion. The torque plate is fixed at the open ends of a tubular housing that extends the entire length of the rectangular housing. The torque plates and the axle housing are secured to the housing and a center portion of the axle housing is cut away to provide for the drive shaft to extend through to the tag axle.