Originally Posted by Fredog (Post 424751)

]every truck I ever drove had the parking brakes in one axle, not three, I defy you to show me a truck with a parking brake on the steer axle
]newer trucks automatically pop the trailer brake when you apply the tractor brakes is
because of people like you. maybe that's why you cant keep a job, with that attitude, you wont go far, I dont apply my trailer brake because the customer is an idiot and shouldnt move my truck.
what does it hurt to just put it on? I go one place where they take the red line off, put a lock on the glad hand AND take your keys.. so what? that's their policy, so I just do it.

Originally Posted by BIG JEEP on 44's (Post 424882)

When you quote a person you use quotes ,and denote who you're quoting ,and the words need be accurate inbetween those quotation marks ...In this post it reads that you don't set your trailer breaks ...And the rest of your post has little information pertaining to me espcially the last sentence regarding customer policy . Oh and that unhooking of your gladhand is to prevent drive offs ...You're a tool !

Originally Posted by BIG JEEP on 44's (Post 424882)

When you quote a person you use quotes ,and denote who you're quoting ,and the words need be accurate inbetween those quotation marks ...In this post it reads that you don't set your trailer breaks ...And the rest of your post has little information pertaining to me espcially the last sentence regarding customer policy . Oh and that unhooking of your gladhand is to prevent drive offs ...You're a tool !

Originally Posted by Rev.Vassago (Post 424880)

Those springs are notorious for breaking as well - especially on trucks that are handled rough, either by the driver, or by loading and unloading.

I remember when I was pulling hopper bottoms, I would have a broken brake chamber spring at least once per year. Sometimes, I'd have several broken ones per year. Since they aren't an item that is subject to regular inspection (and can be dangerous to mess around with), they tend to go unnoticed. I got my first taste of what a broken spring can do when I was parked on an on ramp one night. I set my tractor brakes, and climbed in the sleeper. Suddenly I felt the truck shaking. I ran up into the driver's seat to find myself slowly beginning to creep down a very steep embankment. Luckily, I caught it in time, and after some gentle coaxing, got the tractor back onto the road.

From what I've been told by mechanics, something as simple as accidentally driving the truck for any period of time with the brakes applied can be enough to snap a spring. Whether or not this is true, I don't know.

Originally Posted by Fredog (Post 424887)

oh gosh, I thought unhooking the glad hand was to keep the engine from freezing.
If I didnt quote anyone, why do you think I was talking to you? And a trailer "break" would be a broken spot on a trailer, how would you set it? put a cast on it? perhaps you mean trailer brakes? I may be a tool, but I can spell.

Originally Posted by BIG JEEP on 44's (Post 424893)

No you use spell check ,and proof read your posts...But atleast when I type it's clear who I'm typing to ,or about ...And like I said the reason shippers/receivers take your keys ,and disconnect that airline is to prevent a driver from pulling away from the dock with staff inside trailer ..Did'nt is the contraction of DID-NOT ,what is DIDNT is that southern ?

Originally Posted by Fredog (Post 424887)

oh gosh, I thought unhooking the glad hand was to keep the engine from freezing.
If I didnt QUOTE]


Like I said is this SOUTHERN DIALECT ?...DIDNT ?...or do you mean...DID'NT ?

Originally Posted by Bandit102 (Post 424917)

Yes, the springs break in them quite often. If you spend much time running on salty winter roads, they don't last too long. One needs to actually note the position of the slack adjusters when they are set to verify that the spring brakes actually are working correctly and one should do so regularly to avoid that eery creeping down the hill while sleeping feeling. With the spring breaks set, the slack adjusters should be about 90 degrees to the ground. With air pressure applied, it'll be about 45. If the brakes are adjusted correctly.

Just to know what you're looking for, release the trailer brakes, go out there and have a look at the slack adjuster position. Then pull the valve, applying the spring brakes and look again. The slack adjusters will have moved about 45 degrees. If they dont move with the brakes set, you've got a bad chamber.