Truck Tips: Mark-and-Measure Brake Adjustment

Truck Tips: Mark-and-Measure Brake Adjustment
Commercial drivers are required by law to ensure their brakes are in working order and properly adjusted. The mark-and-measure method is considered the only reliable means of measuring brake stroke. That is how roadside inspectors measure brake adjustment.
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[@aceventura3935]

Thanks for taking the time to make this !

[@redjebmehmet9170]

Buy Slakjak adjuster tool American made built to last. It lets you check the slack adjusters without pressing on brakes and you can pull the slack adjuster way out. Was looking for a tool to do this and this is the best one I found, it will last you a life time.

[@zekksmarquise]

You have a link for that?

[@andrewonrecord]

How does the slakjak measure slack movement? It doesn’t … it’s just a tool used to help pull on it but it does no measuring

[@johncajiao1308]

Thanks Jim!🙏🏽👍🏽

[@Mr2pac2000]

So the correct way of measuring brake stroke is with the service brakes applied only correct?

[@itsme-and-miney]

Is there any other way to measure breaks without going under the truck. If there is no break indicators on it?

[@user-zv1yu6pn9j]

❤

[@MockOverdrive]

Be sure to grease your slack adjusters... stroking while dry can lead to friction and unpleasant consequences 😅 if you stroke too hard... you may prematurely blow an airline 😏 it's best to find a partner to help you stroke as stroking alone can be a frustrating experience 😆 🤣 💀

[@AccountInactive]

Found the truck driver 😂

[@msdeethehoneybeewilson4681]

I don't see anywhere where this isca pretrip requirement.

[@barendal]

You can still get a violation if they don’t fit the guidelines.

[@fredrikwallvik5265]

Drum brakes and no brake schield, how old is this trailer? 😳

[@heytasker]

Brake shields are such a pita.

[@fredrikwallvik5265]

@@heytasker dont u hawe disk brakes on trucks and trailers in USA? 🤔

[@bryceduchnik3531]

We have both, personally my fleet only has calipers on newer trucks. However our trailers are all brake shoes