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Heavy-duty trucks should have their brakes tested very regularly (every few months at least), as their brakes are under a lot of pressure because of the extreme weight of heavy-duty trucks. Faulty brakes on a heavy-duty truck could result in disaster for the truck drivers and others on the road.

While there are many different types of brake systems on the market, heavy-duty truck roller brake systems prove to have many benefits, especially when it comes to heavier vehicles such as trucks and buses. Some of the benefits of this system include:

Consistent Results

Because of how roller brake testers test brakes, you are more likely to get consistent results across all axles, no matter how many of them there are.

Ability To Test One Wheel At A Time

With roller brake testing, you can test one wheel at a time to determine where problems may lay. You can also test the parking and emergency brakes.

Tweak For Safety

Roller brake testing allows you to tweak the brakes in order to completely maximise safety and balance, which is exceptionally important, especially for heavy-duty vehicles. These tweaks will make trucks easier to drive and prevent things like the dreaded jack-knifing. 

Digitised Systems

Modern versions of heavy-duty truck roller brake systems come with screens that visually display things like axle weights, braking force etc. This makes it easier than ever to record data and fully understand the reading that the roller brake system offers.

It should be noted that heavy-duty trucks are trucks that weigh over 60,000kgs. Because of this very heavy weight, heavy-duty trucks require their own particular type of workshop equipment when being worked on and tested. When buying workshop equipment, ensure that its maximum load can handle heavy-duty trucks.

Looking for an effective system for testing truck brakes in your workshop? The heavy-duty truck roller brake systems that we offer at MAHA Premium Workshop Equipment are bound to last you for many years to come and offer you accurate tests which you can provide as a service to your valued clients. Get in touch with us today to find out more!