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GEAR GUIDE July 2017 | Overdrive | 55 Light bars Optronics' Light Bars with Combi- nation Spot and Flood Beams come in 13-, 22- and 33-inch lengths. The lamps deliver from 3,700 to 7,500 lumens depending on size and feature tough water- and dust-resistant polycarbonate lenses and a durable die-cast aluminum housing and mounting bracket; each also comes with stainless-steel hardware. The lamps are hard- wired with 16-inch leads and are designed to accommodate both 12- and 24-volt electrical systems. Optronics Inc., optronicsinc.com, 800-364-5483 Safety earbud Maven's Co-Pilot SE Smart Earbud is a Bluetooth-ready driver safety headset designed to provide real-time distraction monitoring. The 0.5-ounce device measures a driver's head position, and its motion sensors communicate with GPS sensors on the driver's phone to provide coaching. Maven Machines, mavenmachines.com, 412-499-3877 Safety earbud Brake pads Raybestos' Truck & Medium Duty Brake Pads for air disc brakes are designed for low- fade braking for added safety, heavy-duty performance with low dust, quiet operation in extreme situations and all-weather performance. The pads are made with specially formulated semi-metallic friction materials. Raybestos, raybestos.com, 800-323-0354

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