Brake maintenance is vital to the safety of your heavy-duty fleet vehicles and drivers. Fleet managers must prioritize brake maintenance, inspections and service to keep their drivers safe and comply with regulations.
Here are ways fleet managers can prioritize brake maintenance:
Brake Inspections
Regular inspections are the only way to catch potential brake issues and failures before vehicles and people are hurt. Drivers and fleet managers should be well-trained in conducting pre-and post-trip inspections that include:
- Inspecting all visual parts of brake pads and linings,
- Checking for wear or damage
- Looking for contamination like oil or grease on the pads. These contaminants can compromise braking safety.
Frequent brake inspections can often catch minor issues before they become large, expensive and sometimes dangerous problems.
Brake Testing
There are ways you can test your brakes beyond just driving and hitting the brakes. For example, performance-based brake testers can measure the efficiency of a truck’s braking system. In many jurisdictions in the US, the minimum required braking efficiency is 43.5%. If your truck doesn’t meet that standard, it should be put out of service until brake repairs are done. Learn more about performance-based brake testing.
Preventative Brake Maintenance
Brake maintenance plays a critical role in the upkeep of your fleet vehicle’s brake systems. Fleet maintenance professionals should look for issues like excessive rust, cracks, or voids in the linings. Sometimes, they’ll find missing lining, improper drum clearances, and other issues that require immediate replacement.
Fleet managers should follow the manufacturer’s guidelines and recommendations during brake maintenance and repairs. This ensures that all the components of your brake service meet safety standards and are installed correctly.
Motorplex: Heavy-duty Fleet Brake Experts
The team at Motorplex are knowledgeable pros for heavy-duty fleet maintenance, including brakes. We can provide thorough and compliant brake inspections, preventative brake maintenance and complicated brake repairs.
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