The brakes on any vehicle are important. While most drivers are concerned about speed and fuel efficiency, it is the brake that provides the most crucial aspect of driving; control. But while braking is always important for any driver, it takes on a whole new level of critical safety for professional logistics. When you’re hauling literal tons of freight, the vehicle and trailer brakes take on a new level of importance. The power and force of a truck traveling at high speeds require a tremendous amount of power and precision. Brakes are designed to be durable and reliable, but they aren’t indestructible.
We are here to make sure that the intensive, high-level demands of professional logistic truck drivers are met. In many cases, it’s not just the truck itself that relies on high-performance braking systems, but even the trailer. We can handle these needs and are even able to look at less commercial needs, such as people with recreational vehicles that also want the peace of mind to know that these bigger vehicles will respond to braking when they need to. So whether you’re a manager of a fleet of vehicles, or just someone getting ready to travel the country in the summer with an RV, we have the team, the tools, and the respect for our customer’s needs that you’re looking for.
At JW, we diagnose and repair all air and hydraulic brake systems on trucks, trailers, and motorhomes. We also diagnose and repair all ABS systems on your truck and trailer, including, but not limited to:
- Brake adjustments
- Check for wear on drums, and or rotors and linings
- Check maxipot, and or air chambers for air leaks and condition
- Check S-cams bushing and spring condition
- Check for wheel seal leaks
- Check amount and condition of hub oil
As any caring truck owner will tell you, keeping a truck maintained and serviced is just as important as keeping it clean and presentable on the outside. This is especially crucial when it comes to the braking system of a large semi-truck. By using J & W Mechanical Fleet Services to perform Calgary fleet brake and repair services, truck owners can be assured of their trucks having a thorough inspection and service with the best Calgary brake specialists.
Truck owners that require a little more than just a basic repair service should look no further than our Calgary brake specialist. Not only will we perform basic repairs on semi-truck braking systems, but we will also strip and service each braking component individually to ensure that everything is in good working order. Any braking system components that show signs of fatigue or wear will be replaced by our team of highly qualified diesel mechanics.
While JW is known for our extensive levels of experience regarding Diesel mechanics, our expertise does not stop there. We are able to perform all forms of repair and routine maintenance on semi-trucks and trailers to the highest quality of standards, including welding and fabrication. Trucks and trailers not only receive a visual inspection when it comes to braking components. Wheels will be removed from both the truck and trailer in order to perform a proper inspection and repair if deemed necessary. Drums, linings and wheel seals will all be inspected and replaced if there are signs of wear. Once the necessary parts have been replaced, wheels are reinstalled and torqued to the required specifications.
By using the best Calgary brake specialists around, truck owners will be able to have all of their braking repairs and maintenance issues attended to in one place. As any truck owner knows, time spent off the road results in thousands of dollars of lost revenue each day. Repairs carried out at JW are carried out as efficiently as possible in order to make sure that trucks are spending as little time as possible off the road.