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Owning the wheel Scan the code to visit thetruckerjobs.com to search for truck-driving jobs by state, driver type and more! likely to have violations. That’s good for highway safety, but can reinforce public perception that trucks are dangerous. To ensure a positive experience during an inspection and to maximize the vehicle’s safety, the driver needs to know the condition of the entire braking system, including its individual parts. Because of vehicle movement, reinforced rubber or thermoplastic hoses are used where the lines are expected to move around. Supports and brackets are often used to keep them separated so they cause damage, known as chafing. These supports and brackets can break or move. In addition, lines used to replace old or damaged lines may not be of the same length as the original, allowing for more movement or contact with other hoses or parts of the vehicle. Identifying chafing isn’t difficult, but frequent inspections should be made. This may require a flashlight to see lines in shadowy areas or at night. Lines that contact an object, including other lines, should be moved or adjusted to prevent contact. Lines should be replaced when chafing become obvious. Air leaks are another issue that is easy to overlook, especially on trailers. Service brake lines are charged with compressed air when the brake pedal is depressed or a hand brake, if equipped, is pulled. Unfortunately, an air leak in a service line toward the rear of a trailer can be difficult to hear from the cab of the truck. To compensate for this, try opening the cab windows while depressing the brake pedal and listening for leaks. It’s even better if two people work together, one depressing the brake while the other listens. Brake hoses that are kinked or that have improper repairs are also cause for concern. Occasionally an emergency brake line repair might consist of a splice made with a piece of metal pipe and a couple of heater-hose clamps. While such a repair might be enough to get the brakes working and get the truck out of the road, they can be dangerous and are cause for being placed OOS during an inspection. Beneath the truck, slack adjusters should be checked for proper travel when brakes are applied. Travel distances can differ based on the size and the manufacturer of the parts, so the driver may need to research to determine the correct travel measurement to look for. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and most manufacturers recommend that adjusters that fail NOT be adjusted to bring them into compliance. If they are out of adjustment, they should be replaced. The thickness of brake shoes or pads is another item that can result in an OOS order. Generally, brake shoes must have a quarter-inch remaining. Pads for disc brakes can be an eighth of an inch. On many trucks, the pads are exposed and easily visible. On others, there may be an inspection plate that must be removed to observe thickness. Check drums and rotors for cracks, too. Small “check” cracks in the drum surface that contacts brake shoes are normal, while any cracks elsewhere can be grounds for being place out of service. Knowing the condition of the braking system can help ensure drivers are getting maximum stopping power and help them keep rolling in the event of an inspection. 32 THE TRUCKER JOBS MAGAZINE | AUGUST 2022 WWW.THETRUCKERJOBS.COM
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