Frozen brakes

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by KostaN, Feb 7, 2021.

  1. KostaN

    KostaN Light Load Member

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    It was snowing really bad that day and i did some good tire spinning before i reached my parking spot andparked,i tested all the pads are moving up and down,the airlines are fine as well
    I cant even do the tocking part,wont move an inch its just rocking left and right with the clutch
    Some say hot eater might help or bleach in the tire threads
     
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  3. TokyoJoe

    TokyoJoe Road Train Member

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    Not if it's 40-45 degrees like you just said earlier.
     
  4. KostaN

    KostaN Light Load Member

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    Yea since two days ago tho
    So idk if thats not enough
    Before that was freezing and snowing everyday
     
  5. KostaN

    KostaN Light Load Member

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    At night it drops to 15-20
     
  6. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    A set of chains on 1 axle with the interaxle locked in and you'd probably walk the truck out of there like nothing.
     
  7. 77fib77

    77fib77 Road Train Member

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    I would go chains. I think that is a good solution.
     
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  8. feldsforever

    feldsforever Road Train Member

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    Its there any truth to leave enough space to back up, before pulling forward in the morning?
     
  9. skallagrime

    skallagrime Road Train Member

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    6-12 inches yes, it CAN help, bit relies on a ton of other variables
     
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  10. Midwest Trucker

    Midwest Trucker Road Train Member

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    Ive always had waaaay more luck breaking loose backing up then dragging forward. Just my experience.
     
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  11. againstthewind

    againstthewind Road Train Member

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    the best advice on all the internet.
     
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