BRAKES
·Incorrect brake adjustment
·Matching tractor&trailer brakes
to eliminate jack knifing
·Air system timing v's brake
force analysis
·Faulty slack adjuster/s - Cams
·Glazed or contaminated linings
oil, grease or brake fluid)
·Seized hydraulic wheel cylinders
·Badly worn S cam shaft bushings
·Faulty air compressor
·Worn or faulty brake pedal
·Faulty Treddle Valve
·Pedal effort to apply brakes
·Pedal to brake timing
·Air pressure to brake timing
·Measure braking to each
individual wheel
·Hot spots on the drum
·Drum out of round
·Sticky air valves
·Improper crack values
·Blocked air lines
·Improper brake balance between axles
·Leaking oil seals & worn
and damaged components
·Damaged air/hydraulic line&hoses
·Broken spring coils in park brake
chamber
·Worn brake linings or drums
·Incorrect brake lining to
drum radius
·Problems due to driving habits
·Stopping Distances
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STEERING & SUSPENSION
·Worn Tied Rod Ends and Drag Links
·Worn King Pins
·Worn Spring Pins, Shackles & Hangers
·Worn Bushings
·Shock Absorbers
·Loose U Bolts
·Air Bag Integrity
WEIGHT
·Weigh each wheel to detect
bent frame
·Weigh vehicle
·Weigh each axle load to check
balance FRAME
·Loose Bolts
·Cracks in chassis and cross members
·Loose or worn engine&transmission
mounts
·Loose or worn cab, sleeper mounts
and bushings
OTHER
·Loose wheel bearings
·High rolling resistance
·Problems in drive line detected
through wheels resistance to turn
·Worn yokes, center bearings
·Loose or worn exhaust |