Brake pads D.O.T

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by crucar1800, Oct 23, 2017.

  1. crucar1800

    crucar1800 Light Load Member

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    Please, take a look at these brake pads; in particular, at the thickness of the material. We understand that they are not brand new pads and they did pass a freight liner D.O.T inspection. In my opinion, these pads have a couple months left before they must be replaced.

    Would you think it would pass a road side D.O.T inspection performed by deputies?
     
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  3. stayinback

    stayinback Road Train Member

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    steer shoes- they are fine by looking at them- You'll get another year on them easy-

    When you replace them- Only buy Premium shoes- (Extra 15 bucks)
     
  4. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    Most look like they're still 50% or better.
     
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  5. Goodysnap

    Goodysnap Road Train Member

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    In the first three photos you can see rust jacking in the center where the linings have begun to separate from the shoe table.Questionable at best.
     
  6. x1Heavy

    x1Heavy Road Train Member

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    Those are steers right? That means they dont recieve the air pressure of applications that the drive pads would feel.
     
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  7. Ridgeline

    Ridgeline Road Train Member

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    Omg you are driving with them, replace them with pizza shoes.

    Ok I tend to agree with goody, they are questionable.
     
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  8. Studebaker Hawk

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    Goodysnap is right. Even high quality brake shoes are not expensive. Why risk some inspector who had a fight with his wife giving you grief, replace them.
     
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  9. Justrucking2

    Justrucking2 Road Train Member

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    As long as those are not cracked, they look good to me. You should see the ones on my rear drive! I have a month or more on those and then they are gone.
     
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  10. x1Heavy

    x1Heavy Road Train Member

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    Don;t give a month or more on them winter is here.

    Replace em all. The first time she starts to dance on that mr ice and mrs rain with that car under foot, you will be GLAD that all the brakes are reasonably working together.
     
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  11. crucar1800

    crucar1800 Light Load Member

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    I agree with you. Thanks. Safety is number priority. The pads are currently D.O.T compliant; however, as soon as the repair fund reaches level; the pads will be replaced. The quoted job goes for about 1500$ with premium pads. It will be none sense to replace them myself since I do not have the experience doing brakes nor the liability insurance. no expert here.
     
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