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is it normal to get cracks

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by jethro712, May 18, 2017.

  1. May 18, 2017 #1
    jethro712

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    ok, second trl i have had in 2 weeks, over due for maint/insp., and again shoes had cracks. company is replacing. is it just common wear or bad maint. and upkeep???? i did not see it during pretrip, and yes i get under for and aft of trlr tandems. how many of you discover these on pt? thx
     
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  3. May 18, 2017 #2
    xsetra

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    What The FMCSA Looks For While Inspecting Your Fleet’s Brakes
     
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  4. May 18, 2017 #3
    jethro712

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    definitely woulda busted my keester on an inspection. i guess my old eyes need a closer look and better light. thankl
     
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  5. May 18, 2017 #4
    RET423

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    Shoes will crack when the drum surface is no longer level and when excessive heating of the brakes has occurred; sometimes debris getting in between the shoes and the drum will cause cracks as well especially if the drum has a pronounced wear ridge that traps debris.
     
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  7. May 18, 2017 #5
    BUMBACLADWAR

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    I Don't Know,just need to get some New Shoes hung on there.
     
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