At our truck repair shop in Edinburg, South Texas, our truck mechanics can fix all issues in your commercial truck’s Air Brake System!
Air leaks are one of the most common state inspection failure items. A faulty air brake system can cause an accident on the road. More than 50% of all out-of-service cases are brake-related.
Small air leaks are difficult to detect in these systems. These leaks can quickly escalate into major issues, increasing operating costs. When an air brake leak occurs, for example, a vehicle loses adequate continuous air pressure. If the pressure drops too low, the brakes will set and lock. Due to downtime and unproductivity, a truck in need of repair can cost a company anywhere from $900 to $3,000 per day.
Under certain driving conditions, the air in brake systems can deplete more quickly. Air brakes, for example, are used less frequently on highways and more frequently in high-traffic or city driving. It is critical that air brake systems are fully pressurized in these situations. Companies may be held liable in the event of a traffic accident and lapses in part inspection and maintenance.
FIVE MAIN COMPONENTS OF AN AIR BRAKE SYSTEM -
1. Brake Drums and Shoes - Create friction needed for braking.
With brakes applied, The S Cam rotated so high that the can rollers and force shoes to rub against the drum. Brakes shoes generate heat through friction with the drum. We can reuse drums on certain equipment, replacing just shoe and spring kit. Weak or broken springs, improper lining, poor adjustment, grease, and dirt can break brake components.
2. Air Compressor - Builds up and maintains air pressure.
Air compressors are either belt-driven or gear-driven from the engine. Some air compressors are air-cooled and others self-lubricated. The compressor has its own filtration system that needs to be serviced properly. The air governor with load or unload compressor. The governor must exit the pumping stage when the air pressure system reaches 120 to 145 psi. The Air compressors have a crankshaft, piston, and ring assembly with an inlet valve and exhaust valve.
3. Brake Chamber - Transfer force of compressed air to mechanical linkages.
Brake Chamber converts compressed air pressure energy into a mechanical force and movement when the brakes are applied. Brake Chamber is made of inlets ports, diaphragm, return spring, mounting bolts, with a push rod assembly with a yoke and nut.
4. Foot Valve - Draw compressed air from reservoirs when it is needed for braking.
A foot valve is composed of a treadle that is stepped on to engage the supply and delivery of air. Valve has an exhaust port.
5. Air Reservoir - Store compressed air.Air tanks range in different sizes and shapes. The tank must allow sufficient air for several applications of brakes. Each reservoir has a drain valve to remove moisture every day.
A truck came into our truck shop for inspection. Our DOT certified inspectors inspected this truck and our team found that the brakes were not working properly. Our diesel mechanics found some more truck issues and quoted brake shoes, drums, cam bushings, slack adjuster needed replacement. The air brake system also had several small air leaks that got repaired by our mechanics in no time. This truck came into our truck shop about 10 am and left only a few hours later after getting a complete truck repair which was needed.
We always have a bay or two always ready for all kinds of trucks, whether it is a semi-truck or a heavy hauler. Some truck issues which need a quick job done are, brakes on one axle, clutch adjustment, exhaust repairs, brake adjustment, and more.
Jorge knows how a truck needs to be safe on the road traveling throughout the entire US.
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