Common Brake Violations

Discover how to maintain your commercial motor vehicle's (CMV) brakes and avoid common brake violations in this concise video course. Learn about the FMCSA regulations, including brake lining pad thickness, drum brake wear indicators, and brake actuator readjustment limits. Understand the importance of using genuine brake components and conducting thorough pre- and post-trip inspections to ensure the safety of all drivers on the road. Boost your knowledge and prevent brake violations to keep your vehicle operational and compliant.

This course addresses the following FMCSA violations:

• 393.47A - Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition
• 393.47D - All Brakes - Insufficient brake lining thickness
• 393.47E - Clamp or Roto type brake out-of-adjustment
• 393.48A - Inoperative/defective brakes
• 393.53B - CMV manufactured after 10/19/94
  has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
• 396.3A1BOS - BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The
  number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination