I think I’m loosing my brakes

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Yup68, May 27, 2018.

  1. Yup68

    Yup68 Bobtail Member

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    My brakes aren’t working right and I’m headed west of Denver on I-70 as we speak. HELP!!!!!
     
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  3. truckdriver31

    truckdriver31 Road Train Member

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    you will be fine. just hammer down with phone in hand logged on with TTR as you exit the tunnel
     
  4. Yup68

    Yup68 Bobtail Member

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    Ok cool. They are smoking a little bit I think that’s normal
     
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  5. joesmoothdog

    joesmoothdog Heavy Load Member

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    While you're pulling yourself outta the wreckage see if you can find my mind. SMH!!! Amazing how a no brake professional can post that while screaming bloody murder.
     
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    Jacoooooooo Heavy Load Member

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  7. Yup68

    Yup68 Bobtail Member

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    Ok I got the fire put out on my trailer. No major damage yet.
    A guy said there is two more hills to get over so I’m gonna try and slow down a little and see what happens.
    Stay tuned...
     
  8. rolls canardly

    rolls canardly Road Train Member

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    shill.
    Even a moron would stop.
     
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  9. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Do you have a jake brake?
    Brakes smoking in an area like that is not uncommon.
    If you see a flame, keep moving, don't stop. If you pull over and stop, you won't be able to release the brakes again; they'll bond to the drums and then you have major fire problems. That's what usually happens.
     
  10. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    If you stop in that situation, don't set the trailer brakes. I've seen trucks stopped at the bottom of steep grades and the trailer tandems flaming and back of trailer in flames.
     
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  11. truckdriver31

    truckdriver31 Road Train Member

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    not true
     
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