What do you actually check on a pre-trip inspection?
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by expedite_it, Sep 10, 2023.
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If you have to manually adjust auto slacks then they’re not functioning properly.
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Drivers like this are the reason automatic slack adjusters were invented. You just can't put a steering wheel holder in control of a truck that actually has to be kept up and taken care of.
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Wait, so do I set my brakes before adjusting my brakes???
I'm sure there's a potential $$$ making opportunity here where a guy could hold classes for 5 to 10 people that want to learn hands on some of the basics of the traditional owner operator. Changing a brake chamber, flat tire, airlines, adjusting brakes/installing brakes or any # of tasks could be taught over a weekend at $1k per head
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There's 9/16 where you have to push the ring to release the adjuster and adjust. The socket pushes the ring in.
There's 5/16 or 8mm where you need a flathead screwdriver to pull the pin out to adjust.
There's 7/16 or 11mm I think it was.
There's square on drop axles.
The drop axle on my trailer is a manual with square. -
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Most companies now do not want their drivers adjusting the brakes. And like @Long FLD said above, if you need to adjust brakes and have auto slack adjusters, as most trucks do, then there is a problem with the brakes. Could be a faulty auto adjuster, S-cam bushing or something else. Most shops will not adjust auto slack adjusters because of this.Long FLD Thanks this.
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