Pre|Post Trip (brake check tools)

The only way I have ever been able to accurately determine the shoe-lining thickness and/or cracks, is to get under the rig and physically check; is there another way or, a better way than using either of the attached images?



I left the industry some time ago --this being one of the breaking points because, I'm getting under the rig finding cracks, axle fluid leaking on the brakes and excessive shoe-lining wear. Making my fellow drivers, my second worst enemy; I would be my first worst enemy if I did not check.

I'm now thinking about returning to the first seat, before I do I'm reviewing my history saved from previous Pre|Post Trips and DVIR's. Your thought ...

 

@Grumppy, that's not sounding very encouraging ...

@Big Road Skateboard, I was never taught about those 'marks', did not know what to look for back in 2017. Given that I had to get under the rig anyway, I used the tool. I'll research the placement and what they look like now that I know they exist for cmv drum/S-cam brake's. Thank you both for the responses.