Are your brakes ready for the road?

Checklists

April 9, 2025

One of the most common cause of truck accidents is failure of the brakes and brake system. Again, basic maintenance and regular checks are essential. Make this your company's priority — dont' endanger the driver, the vehicle and the road users.

Brakes
1	Check Air Suzie's are not broken or kinked & couplings non interchangeable
2	Check color coding Red-Emergency Yellow-Service and line tags are correct
3	Check Electrical Suzie's are not broken or not coupled i.e. brake lights, indicators etc.
4	Check for Trailer Data and Load Sensing Data Plates are present on vehicle
5	Check park brake is functioning – valve does not lead after application and release

Under Chassis Inspection
1	Check Air brake system for air leaks
2	Check Nylon piping for kinking
3	Check Rubber hoses for chafing or tears or perishing.
4	Drain Air reservoirs and check for excessive moisture
5	Check Load sensing rubber linkages are secure and not perished / down rod connected
6	Check correct slack adjuster hole is used on each axle i.e. same left & right
7	Check that all visible mechanical components are okay
8	Check Pushrods (bent, rubbing, 90° to slack & clevis don't run on slacks etc.)
9	Check all visible mechanical components are okay (suspension springs, air bags, auto slack etc.)
10	Check all service foundation brakes are functioning
11	Check if the caging bolts are present on the vehicle to release the spring brakes

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