Title: Inspect poor stopping, brake noise, premature wear, pulling, grabbing, or dragging problems.
Course: Diesel Equipment Technology II (20107-II) > Section: Brakes: Servicing the Mechanical/Foundation Brakes

Inspection should include

- checking for out-of-round, scored, hot spots, heat checks, cracks, and damaged brake hardware
- visually examining the brake slack adjuster for proper braking application
- checking oil for contamination.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What causes pedal pulsation?
- What are possible causes of pulling while braking?
- What are possible causes of dragging brakes?