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Truck maintenance in winter (VI) Brakes and shock absorbers

Jan. 26, 2015
In winter, truck and industrial vehicle driving is more dangerous than the rest of the year. That is why you have to be strict with the maintenance of two key elements for safety: the brakes and the damping.
Truck maintenance in winter (VI) Brakes and shock absorbers

Truck brakes and shock absorbers can never fail, but in winter less than ever. Therefore, at the beginning of the winter season it is convenient to check the proper functioning of the ABS system, the ideal adjustment of the drum brakes, brake fluid levels and correct parking or handbrake operation. If the truck It has an electronic system that alerts by means of lights in the control panel or on the dashboard of any anomaly in the braking system will not have to ignore its warnings or directions. 

Lo Same with the shock absorbers. At a minimum, they must follow the verbatim the recommendations of each manufacturer to avoid problems with the stability of the vehicle, which could cause a irregular wear (sometimes irreparable) of the tires and in consequence greater risks in driving.


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