Trailer brakes frozen stuck

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Lonewolf2000, Dec 26, 2017.

  1. kw107

    kw107 Bobtail Member

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    Right on the money. Anytime it's wet and the temp is going to drop. I park and get my chocks out. They're also handy getting a tough trailer tandem to slide.
     
  2. Jazz1

    Jazz1 Road Train Member

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    Last airline I saw frozen was on trailer Kraft Movers Autocar had brought to staging site of winter road into Bond Golds St Joe mine north of Pickle 25 years ago. My friend had just pulled the line off and the passage had been reduced to less than 1/8”.
    Just not common at all with air dryers these days but could certainly happen
    Lester had his work cut out that day and it was stinking cold
     
  3. cmrdev

    cmrdev Medium Load Member

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    Just drag the trailer out with wheels locked up and then go in reverse. Brakes usually popped for me
     
  4. PandaPancake

    PandaPancake Light Load Member

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    Don't do this. We're swapping trailers all the time in North Dakota. Use a hammer. Get a cheap set of coveralls
     
  5. RoadRooster

    RoadRooster Road Train Member

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    Good idea... I will remember that the next time I am feeling a little too good about myself, and it happens to be 40 below... crawling under the trailer should put me in my place... thanks for the helpful advice.
     
  6. 6wheeler

    6wheeler Road Train Member

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    If you don't know what your doing or are scared then call someone that isn't
     
  7. PandaPancake

    PandaPancake Light Load Member

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    Dude. You give bad information in many threads. Just stop. Being a keyboard tough guy looks silly
     
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  8. 6wheeler

    6wheeler Road Train Member

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    I'm pretty sure I've been doing this longer than you and if you don't have any advice to give for the OP then stay out
     
  9. gokiddogo

    gokiddogo Road Train Member

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    No need for fire
    Just have to use a hammer and find the correct curse word to get it to release.
     
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  10. mustang190

    mustang190 Road Train Member

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    Don’t go north of I20.
    Problems solved. :D
     
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