If you detect that your truck is starting to brake irregularly or intermittently, you are supposed to dig out the source of the problem as soon as possible. Brakes strongly affect the heavy duty truck safety. If they are in poor condition, the braking distance is greater and the intensity is less, which may lead to serious problems while driving.
As we already know, brakes are an essential element in driving safety. Good brakes can make a difference when it comes to dealing with the unexpected on the road. That is why all its elements must always be in optimal condition.
Therefore, you are supposed to be very attentive to the signals that the system may show up, since it will be an indication of a specific fault that must be worked out as soon as possible. When you press the brake, the braking force arrives one of the wheels with less intensity, it may lead to unstable under sudden braking.
Normally while driving, uneven braking is almost unperceivable. However, if you brake hastily and notice that the vehicle tends to roll to one side, it is most likely that there is some fault in the system that brings about the vehicle to brake in an uneven manner.
You should take it to the workshop so they perform a diagnosis analyzing the causes and check the brakes with a brake tester. This device is nothing more than a measuring device that accurately measures the braking force and the time it takes to do it, as well as the asymmetry of the axles, the efficiency of the front, rear and hand brakes, and the grip.
How Do I Fix The Uneven Brake?
The brake discs should be checked for warping or grooves that could bring about uneven braking. It is also important to verify that the thickness of the disc is the same in the different areas of the friction ring. On the other hand, it does not lead to change the brake pads, since it is one of the elements that suffer the most over time, which could justify the irregular braking effect.
Brake Calipers
The brake calipers are in charge of exerting pressure on the pads by means of a piston, and at the same time they produce the necessary friction against the disc in order to reduce the turning speed of the wheels. In some cases, irregular braking may be due to problems in this element, causing braking differences between wheels on the same axle. To check this point, use the brake tester again. If they are damaged, it is best to replace them, as it is more practical and more effective.
Brake caliper repair kits under the brand name of KNORR might be best choice for your truck such as
K000944 -
K010604 CALIPER TAPPET&BOOT SET (74 MM),
II339680062 CALIPER PIN REPAIR KIT,
K000132 -
II350470062 CALIPER PIN REPAIR KIT. And also the other products with OEM numbers under WABCO as
12999704VT CALIPER BOOT & PIN BOLT REPAIR KIT,
12999580VT CALIPER BOOT & BOLT SET,
12999738VT -
1505890 CALIPER BOOT & PIN REPAIR KIT.
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