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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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  1. Sep 28, 2021 #51
    ProfessionalNoticer

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    Toss those dust shields in the trash.
     
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  3. Sep 28, 2021 #52
    Big Road Skateboard

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    You never see guys with dust covers shut down for brake shoe wear violations at the weigh stations. You also didn't have near the issues with brakes freezing to the drum, because it's just tough to get moisture in there.

    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.
     
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  4. Sep 28, 2021 #53
    Dave_in_AZ

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  5. Sep 29, 2021 #54
    skallagrime

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    Just bought my own big torque wrench amongst other reasons because trailer has discs
     
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  7. Sep 29, 2021 #55
    feldsforever

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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.
    Thank every one.
     
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  8. Sep 29, 2021 #56
    feldsforever

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    This is true on the 2016 cascadia. I can see the brakes on the new caliper side but not the factory caliper side.
     
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  9. Sep 29, 2021 #57
    feldsforever

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    Is bendix a brand name?
     
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  10. Sep 29, 2021 #58
    skallagrime

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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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  11. Sep 29, 2021 #59
    RedForeman

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    Mine has Meritor brakes. Similar wear indicator.

    meritor-EX-L-wear-indicator.jpg
     
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  12. Sep 29, 2021 #60
    spindrift

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    I'm very sorry you found yourself on 35.
     
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