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I need help with trailer brake.I put pictures in it

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Truck baba, Mar 3, 2023.

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  1. Mar 3, 2023 #1
    Truck baba

    Truck baba Bobtail Member

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    I took a picture of this trailer brake handle.When I use it downhill it slow the truck but one time I used it too much and my trailer brakes start smoking so I have to stop.Any body know how to use it and when to use it.Thats my first volvo 2017 vnl truck.
     

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  3. Mar 3, 2023 #2
    Phoenix Heavy Haul

    Phoenix Heavy Haul Medium Load Member

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    Seriously….
     
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  4. Mar 3, 2023 #3
    gokiddogo

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    Brakes must be working fine if they're causing enough friction to be smoking
     
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    buddyd157

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    how's about keeping your hand OFF that brake handle..????

    real truckers hardly if ever use that trolly brake, what you call a brake handle.
     
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  7. Mar 3, 2023 #5
    Judge

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    A6FAB2CA-2F4D-4BED-80E9-CB3F76AA4DAD.gif CEA484E7-8DDE-47F6-AE27-34A6C574F086.gif
     
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  8. Mar 3, 2023 #6
    uncleal13

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    I drove for 20 years and never used it. Except to use it to verify that they are working before I leave a yard.
     
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  9. Mar 3, 2023 #7
    kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    You aren't normally supposed to use that brake when driving. You have brakes on all 5 axles for a reason. To slow down, just step on the brake pedal.
     
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  10. Mar 3, 2023 #8
    Keepforgettingmypassword

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    That hand break is just to test your breaks. Even if you grab it in a emergency its not doing anything.

    Some older drivers know how to hold it to stop the trailer from coming around on them going down hill on snow.
    If this is not your question, then only use that lever to test the breaks and tell every one you know to avoid what ever CDL school you went thru.
     
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  11. Mar 3, 2023 #9
    Siinman

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    I am gonna guess some OO told him to use it to save on brake cost on his old tractor. Heard it many times from people and just laughed! If not his trailer.
     
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  12. Mar 3, 2023 #10
    Keepforgettingmypassword

    Keepforgettingmypassword Heavy Load Member

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    Oh...ive never heard that. I'll have to remember that one.
     
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