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Had a main hoist brake fail on me during a pick in Tacoma last Tuesday
The load drifted about two feet before I could get it under control with the aux, which was a real wake-up call. What's your go-to weekly check for brake lining wear now?
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clark.claire7mo ago
Glad you got it under control. That two foot drift is the kind of thing that sticks with you. My weekly check is simple now. I pull the inspection covers and physically measure the lining with calipers, looking for even wear. I also check for any shiny spots or heat cracks on the drum itself. It adds ten minutes to the walk-around, but it's time well spent.
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michaeljones7mo ago
Used to just eyeball it from the ground, figured if it looked thick it was fine. After a close call in Seattle last year, I measure the lining every Monday now. Found a worn spot I would have missed otherwise. What thickness do you guys consider the absolute minimum before a change?
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lily2306mo ago
What calipers do you use for that, the cheap plastic ones or something more heavy duty?
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