I noticed that none of the trucks have a valve to check the trailer service brakes.... what do you guys do to make sure they are working properly, I know it can be felt when they aren't working but i'm curious if there is a way to check before leaving the yard.
Checking trailer service brakes
Discussion in 'Old Dominion' started by mk3focus, Oct 14, 2017.
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Not that I have seen, to me that's a big safety concern, especially pulling doubles
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darthanubis Thanks this.
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You can always have a co-worker stand in a safe spot and watch that the brake chambers are actuating when you step on the brakes.
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Look at the angle of the stroke with the brakes set, then look at them with the trailer brakes released. Two inches on a type 30 chamber is maximum, go to YouTube and look at slack adjuster videos. I am curious as to what type of truck doesn't come with a trailer hand valve?
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Find a midget, insert... Just kidding! We do not abuse midgets here!
I hear that more than a few outfits are now specking trucks without trolley valves. Just stupid in my book. Shows the caliber of driver they hire. Steering wheel holders. -
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