Brakes

Question 1

Brakes:

Name the parts:

Answer 1

Brake shoes and lining
Brake drum
Pushrod and slack adjuster
Air Brake chamber
Air brake hoses

Question 2

Brake shoes and lining

Answer 2

Not cracked bent or broken
No oil or grease is present which could potentially cause a fire
The brake lining is not less than a quarter inch in thickness

Question 3

Brake drum

Answer 3

It’s not cracked bent or broken.
If there is a crack that is more than half the width of the friction area, It would put the truck out of service.
There are no illegal holes are welds
It’s properly secured to the vehicle

Question 4

Slack adjuster and pushrod

Answer 4

Not Cracked or broken
Securely mounted to the vehicle
Not missing any nuts or bolts
The cotter pin is intact
If I pull on it, with the brakes on, there should be no more than 1 inch of play
It sits at a 90° angle

Question 5

Air Brake chamber

Answer 5

Not cracked bent or broken
Securely mounted to the vehicle
I hear no leaks

Question 6

Air brake hoses

Answer 6

Not Cracked, dry rotted or broken
Properly mounted to the vehicle
All fittings are present and tight
I hear no leaks