How To Read Your Brakes

Fade/Performance Problems

Possible Causes	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