How Do You Tell When It is Time to Service Your Truck Brakes?
The brakes on your tractor-trailer are the most important part of your rig's safety systems. At Toledo Spring Parts & Service, we offer the support and truck and trailer repair needed by fleet and owner-operator clients throughout the greater Toledo area. Is it time to bring your ride in for brake service? These are the most common indicators of truck brakes that are past due for a thorough VIS inspection and service. The Brake Pedal Feels Soft with Jerking Deceleration This may be one of the most common complaints that you hear from your drivers. When air gets into the brake lines, the pressure needed to engage the brakes will not be even. The brakes will engage and disengage as the air bubbles pass through the lines. It is time to bring your rig in to have the lines flushed for dependable deceleration every time. The Truck is Always Pulling to the Side When You Hit the Brakes If your semi has air brakes for the rig or the trailer, uneven air pressure in the l...