Is your air brake system on your Great Dane trailer up to the task? You’re used to the hiss of your air brakes. Compared to the hydraulic braking systems on smaller cars, air brakes are reliable, powerful, and easier to maintain. These are just a few of the many reasons they’re relied upon by the […]
ow vehicle and trailer brakes are essential to safety on the road. Because you’re hauling much more weight than passenger vehicles, brakes can wear far faster. What are the warning signs of bad trailer brakes?
Successful air brake system maintenance relies on more than routine inspection. When you discover issues, adjustments and timely repairs ensure your tractor-trailer will remain roadworthy. To help you keep your rig on the road, the fleet trailer maintenance pros at Ainsworth have assembled this basic guide to air brake system care.
Not a fan of roadside assistance? It might be a good idea to take a closer look at your trailer brakes. If it’s been a long time since you gave them a once-over, a tiny bit of maintenance could save you a long time on the side of the road – or a tragic accident. […]
Largely ignored until problems pop-up, you depend on your tractor trailer air brake system to keep your truck, cargo and fellow roadside passengers safe. But when brakes don’t respond as expected in unusual circumstances, was the panic-inducing incident merely a one-off occurrence? Or is there a potentially more dangerous problem bubbling up?
Essential to equipment trailers, braking components wear quickly and require frequent maintenance attention. Luckily, if electric brake replacement is topping your to-do list once again, you’ll be happy to know handling this necessary maintenance doesn’t have to be a colossal time suck. How can you get the job done with less effort and move on […]
Back in the 70s, commercial driver’s ed classes pontificated about the dangers of air brakes. Today this is no longer true, though the stereotype remains. What changed? Alongside other vehicle technology, these systems evolved. Now nearly bulletproof, this standard semi truck and trailer equipment is supremely safe, with only one caveat….
For the weekend warrior and those new to hauling, the idea of upgrading your trailer braking system may never have occurred to you. Like the features that came on your car ‘from the factory’ you may have assumed your trailer has what it needs. However there are many advantages to upgrading your trailer brake system, […]
Your trailer air brake system is comprised of multiple components, each designed to cut crud, keeping your system clean, safe, and operational. Without proper maintenance, however, these essential components will fail to function properly, crippling your trailer or worse, leading to brake failure and crash.
Is your trailer brake system in disrepair? If so, you could be in for a nasty surprise. Trailer brakes are a fail-safe for loads that exceed your tow vehicle braking capacity. This ‘extra’ set of brakes also improves stability in slowing/stopping, reducing the risk of jackknifing in emergency-stop situations.
Feel like you’re starring in the latest rendition of Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride? Chances are, it’s long past time for trailer brake service. Water, heavy loads, pothole-ridden roads, and steep hills take their toll on brake system components, making timely brake maintenance and repair essential to the safety and longevity of your trusty trailer.
Brake Systems for Trailers – Which is Best? Frequent haulers and those lugging heavy loads require more braking power than the typical tow vehicle provides. In these situations, additional brake systems for trailers can provide the necessary stopping power to ensure safety and reduce wear-and-tear on tow vehicle brakes.
