Steer axle disc brakes

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Bob Dobalina, Nov 30, 2015.

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  1. Dec 3, 2015 #21
    Bob Dobalina

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    Me too, just curious how them newfangled disc-brake-thingys work. 'Preciate yer honesty, driver. Better than making stuff up!
     
    Bob Dobalina, Dec 3, 2015
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  3. Dec 3, 2015 #22
    wichris

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    Parking brakes are applied by the brake can, same as drum brakes.
     
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  4. Dec 3, 2015 #23
    Junkyarddog5958

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    I do little better pretrip. I like rolling not out of service bc I didn't check stuff over lol.
     
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  5. Dec 3, 2015 #24
    Bob Dobalina

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    Thanks. I was so amazed to see a disc there that I didn't take the time to really check out the whole setup out. I assumed they were only used on steers because it would be harder to design a "maxi"-type spring brake chamber, since there wouldn't be an S-cam like there is for drum brakes. I'll take a longer look next time I get one of those trucks. I have yet to see any that have discs on other axles, though.
     
    Bob Dobalina, Dec 3, 2015
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  7. Dec 3, 2015 #25
    wichris

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    Works the same, just no S-cam or slack adjuster.
     
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  8. Dec 3, 2015 #26
    BostonTanker

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    No. I'm always in pursuit of them.
     
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  9. Dec 3, 2015 #27
    flood

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    my rear drum brakes lasted me just over 1 million miles.... haven't changed the front yet
     
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  10. Dec 3, 2015 #28
    Pedigreed Bulldog

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    When you're OTR and stick to the big road, you don't wear out what you ain't hardly using. I run local and spend most of my time on 2-lanes, where brakes are used a little more frequently. Changed my fronts last year...first time I'd done them (owned the truck 7 years at that point). Drives need replacing a little more frequently.
     
    Pedigreed Bulldog, Dec 3, 2015
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  11. Dec 3, 2015 #29
    racemaxx24

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    The worst part with them is the brake dust on my nice, clean, shiny wheels after some decent stop n go traffic. But the performance is totally worth it, especially coupled to a disk brake trailer.
     
    racemaxx24, Dec 3, 2015
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    bottomdumpin Thanks this.
  12. Dec 3, 2015 #30
    rocknroll81

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    You check mudflaps?? That's to far to bend down...
     
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