Fade/Performance Problems

Problem

Fade,poor stopping, and brake lockup are problems that could be caused by air system malfunctions, wrong friction or bad brake maintenance.

A drum that is heat checked can cause fade and poor performance during a panic stop.

Solution

Ways to prevent heat checking:

1. Replace all hardware at the time of reline.
2. Use the friction material recommended for the application.
3. Make all adjustments equal: what you do to one wheel, do to all other wheels.
4. Make sure drum is in good condition.