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BRAKE BALANCING
Brake balance is one of the toughest challenges facing the maintenance department, but victory is possible.
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WHEEL-END LUBE: NOT SO SIMPLE
Semi-fluid lubes can work well in wheel-ends, but they bring new failure modes and demand a different inspection and maintenance approach.
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AIR DRYERS: AVOIDING FREEZEUPS
Your air-brake system never likes too much moisture, but especially not in winter. From the December 2002 issue.
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PRIORITY REPORT: TRAILER-BRAKE FAILURES
Without warning, lost service brakes on trailers have resulted in near-misses, crashes, and at least one fatality, says the OTA's Rolf VanderZwaag. Why is it happening and how do we stop it?
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BRAKE ADJUSTMENT: SHOCKING DRIVER STUDY
A CVSA study shows a tiny percentage of drivers understand brake adjustment.
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LONG-STROKES STILL NEED ASAs
The myth about auto-slacks and long-stroke chambers.
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BRAKE ADJUSTMENT: PLEASE MAKE ME STOP
Poor brake adjustment continues to challenge truckers and equipment suppliers alike.
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MIXING STANDARD AND LONG-STROKE CHAMBERS
Simply, you can't do it. Always replace like with like, says MGM Brakes.
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REPLACEMENT PARTS: WHAT TO BUY?
Will-fits, white boxes, OE brands... whose replacement part should you buy?
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