Bendix ACom AE review

Bendix ACom AE replaced ACom PRO, which Bendix stopped selling on August 31, 2024, so it is the current Bendix tool for brake and safety system work. Bendix describes it as PC software that diagnoses and troubleshoots all Bendix ECUs and electronic systems on both tractors and trailers, and its bulletin adds full diagnostic, troubleshooting and reporting support for Sheppard ECUs. The software is RP1210C compliant, so most shops can use an adapter they already own, and it runs in English, Spanish or French. Licenses cost $459 per computer per year on the Bendix ACom web store, which is run with Cojali and also sells adapters, harnesses and diagnostic laptops. Jaltest users can buy ACom AE as an add-on. Short video training modules are free at brake-school.com. Bendix notes that some older trailer TABS-6 units are supported through ACom Legacy, which is embedded in AE. It does nothing for engines or transmissions, so treat it as a component tool.

Who it is for

Fleets and brake specialists who need full diagnostics and reports on Bendix and Sheppard braking and safety systems.

Price

$459 per license per year, bought on the Bendix ACom online store.

became available for purchase for $459 per license, per year.
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• Diagnostics, troubleshooting and reporting for all Bendix and Sheppard ECUs
• Coverage for tractor and trailer systems
• RP1210C compliant, so it works with standard adapters
• English, Spanish and French interface
• Online video training at brake-school.com

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Lowest yearly price on this list
• Strength: Adapters, harnesses and diagnostic laptops sold in the same store
• Strength: Also offered as an add-on license for Jaltest users
• Weakness: Covers Bendix and Sheppard systems only
• Weakness: Replaced ACom PRO, so older guides and workflows may not match
• Weakness: Some legacy trailer ECUs still rely on the ACom Legacy tool embedded in AE

Key facts

• Coverage: Bendix and Sheppard ECUs, tractors and trailers
• Standard: RP1210C
• Languages: English, Spanish, French
• License: Annual, per computer
• Support: 1-800-AIR-BRAKE

Where it ranks

Bendix ACom AE is No. 7 in our Best Heavy-Duty Truck Diagnostic Software verdict.