First major expenses as an Owner Operator on the truck.
Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by feldsforever, Sep 27, 2021.
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I still have dust covers on my truck, and they'll stay.
I am also quite meticulous with preventative maintenance, so I always know what my brake condition is.
If I had disc brakes, I'd just add removing the wheels every quarter to inspect pads and caliper operation.shooter19802003, feldsforever, Vampire and 2 others Thank this. -
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Some good did come from all this. They newest member at that TA showed me how to check the thick ness on the pads. It don't work on the steers but, on the drives I had the right idea on how to look.
I just had the how part wrong.
On this truck on the drives. Place your head directly over the tire, then move your head left about 4 inches and then look right at a small angle. You can see the rotors break thickness and pressure plate thick ness.
I will be getting 6 new tires and steer brakes in about 1 to 2 weeks.
Question. What's the average brake life length.
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Yes, 8:21 pad wear indicator.
Talks about chamfer earlier.
Little mirror on telescope rod should help
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Mine has Meritor brakes. Similar wear indicator.
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