Title: Record the brake shoe/pad condition, thickness, and contamination.
Course: Diesel Equipment Technology I (20107-I) > Section: Preventive Maintenance and Inspection: Servicing Air Brakes

Record should include inspecting and testing, based on

- DOT guidelines
- the description of normal operation.

ASE 6: III. Brakes: C. Air Brakes: Mechanical/Foundation Brake System (P-1)

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are causes for uneven brake shoe/pad wear?
- What may occur if the brake shoe/pads are below manufacturer thickness specifications?