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Glad Hands
Inspect / Service When
Glad Hand Covers
Ensure dummy covers are on
when not in use
After Glad Hand
disconnection
Drum Brakes
Inspect / Service When
Brake Linings
Inspect for wear
Every month or 16,000
km / 10,000 miles -
whichever occurs first.
S-Camshafts
Inspect for proper function
Every month or 16,000
km / 10,000 miles -
whichever occurs first.
Brake Adjusters
Inspect for proper function
Every month or 16,000
km / 10,000 miles -
whichever occurs first.
Brake Leaks
Apply brakes and inspect for leaks
Every month or 16,000
km / 10,000 miles -
whichever occurs first.
Axle
Inspect structural components for
cracks or damage
Every month or 16,000
km / 10,000 miles -
whichever occurs first.
Hub
Inspect lubrication level for
excessive leakage
Every month or 16,000
km / 10,000 miles -
whichever occurs first.
Drum Clearance
Inspect brake lining to drum
clearance for correct adjustment
Every month or 16,000
km / 10,000 miles -
whichever occurs first.
Service Brake and Parking
Brake
Inspect for proper performance
Every month or 16,000
km / 10,000 miles -
whichever occurs first.
Drum Brake Stroke Inspections
Non-Burnished Brake Linings:
Regular brake stroke inspections are imperative on trailers with
new (unburnished) brake linings, which differ from seasoned
brake linings. Unburnished brake lining should be checked
daily during the pre-trip inspection, and every 3-4 hours until
burnishing is complete. The length of the burnishing period will
depend on brake use and may be up to several hundred miles.
Burnishing considerations apply only to drum brakes.
Before the burnishing of the lining, the brake components
exhibit a greater degree of flexing or elasticity that results in a
longer pushrod stroke. In some cases, the pushrod stroke can
exceed the readjustment limit slightly during the pre-burnish
phase. The degree of flexing and its effect on pushrod stroke
stabilizes after burnish is complete.
Vehicles inspected before completion of the burnish process
may be found to be out of compliance with brake adjustment
regulations. In some cases, shortening the pushrod stroke
sufficiently to bring the vehicle into compliance is not possible
without creating potentially damaging brake drag.
Enforcement personnel are advised that excessive pushrod
stroke can be the result of non-burnished brake linings and
are urged to be alert for new brake lining and to consider this
when determining the appropriate enforcement action.
Please contact Customer Care (1.800.663.2393) regarding
any concerns related to brake stroke inspections.
Hub Oil
Inspect / Service When
Oil Level
Every 1,600 km /
1,000 miles
Leaking Seals
Service and replace immediately
Regularly
Moving Floor: Keith
®
Refer to the applicable manufacturer’s recommended
maintenance procedures for individual components.
Inspect / Service When
Hydraulics
Inspect for leaks
Regularly
Cross Drive
Inspect for wear and tear
Regularly
Cross Drive Tubes and Drive
Shoes
Visually check for damage
Regularly
Floor Slats
Visually check to see if any are
loose and/or bent. Replace if
necessary.
Regularly
Floor Bearings
Visually check for damage.
Replace if necessary.
Regularly
Maintenance
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