June 10, 2021
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The brakes are an essential component of any vehicle. But unlike passenger cars, semi-truck brakes are responsible for slowing down the vehicle and whatever goods the truck is hauling. So semi-truck brakes always need to be in the best possible shape. That’s where brake maintenance comes into play. This post from your experts in mobile semi-truck servicing will cover everything a truck driver needs to know about maintaining their brakes. What’s included in brake maintenance? Standard brake maintenance is a fairly in-depth job. These are the things that should be performed any time your truck has brake maintenance: Replace brake... View Article
October 13, 2020
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Everyone knows how important brakes are for the safety of all drivers on the road—that’s why brake service and repair is part of your regular vehicle maintenance, and why truck drivers check theirs during a pre-trip inspection. When your brakes overheat, however, it can directly impact how well they function. Read on to learn what happens when brakes overheat in Flagstaff, AZ. The dangers of overheated brakes and why they happen When you engage your brakes, the brake caliper presses the brake pad against the brake disc. In turn, this changes the kinetic energy of the moving vehicle into friction,... View Article
April 23, 2020
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All vehicles have brake rotors. Usually there will be four in total. If you know anything about brake maintenance, you know that one of the main reasons to stay on top of changing your brake pads and engaging in less-invasive forms of maintenance is so you can avoid touching the rotors as much as possible. DIY mechanics generally don’t know how to replace rotors in Flagstaff, AZ—this is an extremely expensive fix that you’ll want to avoid at all costs if it is not necessary. At some point, though, it does become necessary for you to replace your rotors. You... View Article