VIS-CHECK
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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 & 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
  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 detectv 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 & 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

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