Do you guys consider this as tread/sidewall separation

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Matt43324, Oct 18, 2018.

  1. OilBoomDreamer

    OilBoomDreamer Light Load Member

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    I wouldn't trust those boxy Fed Ex trucks. One tire blow out could really hurt somebody.
     
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    Well unfortunately my phone was dead when he replaced them, but when he pulled the drum off, half the shoe came off with it. So for those of you "veteran truckers" (I use that term loosely lol) that said it's fine.....you guys are the issue with this #### industry. It's not e logs, dot, CSA, etc.
     
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    Now, had they left the drum on there, those brakes would still be there, doing what they're supposed to do. But, NO! Johnny Do-Gooder just HAD to make a fuss, and now the company gotta spend money.

    Truly, I kid. Although the brakes don't look too horrible in the pic, (I wouldnt wanna take it real far) we only see a small section. And even though there's 9 other brakes on the truck and trailer, who's to say they're not as bad, or worse?
     
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    Actually what that looked like to me is what used to be called a cold cap. Those things do that all the time.