At our truck repair shop in Edinburg, South Texas, our truck mechanics can fix all issues in your commercial truck’s air brake system.

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.  

We are the best truck and trailer repair shop for all brake system repairs in Edinburg and all of South Texas .

FIVE MAIN COMPONENTS OF AN AIR  BRAKE SYSTEM -

1. Brake Drums and Shoes - Create the friction needed for braking.

With brakes applied, the S Cam rotated so high that the can rollers and shoes were forced to rub against the drum. Brakes generate heat through friction with the drum. We can reuse drums on certain equipment, replacing just shoes and spring kits. 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 are 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 inlet 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.

Have you checked your brakes?  Everyday we install brakes, drums, and wheel seals on trucks and trailers. If you come in early, it's the same day service.

Jorge knows how a truck needs to be safe on the road traveling throughout the entire US.  

The Brake system is critical in all commercial vehicles. Let us check your brake system for free, we can quote any repair you might need.

We are a premium truck and trailer repair shop in Edinburg Texas with the best diesel mechanics, wheel seals and brakes repair experts, frame extension experts, paint and body works experts and so on.

For more details, call us at (956)783-8991

Our Website- https://www.us281trucktrailerservices.com/services/brake-repairs.html