According to the makers of BrakeSentry, under the CSA-2010 BASIC safety scoring method, brake-out-of-adjustment (the most frequently cited safety defect) carries a (4) severity rating based on crash-related risk, making it one of the top equipment violations affecting a fleet’s safety score. Nearly one in every 10 vehicles gets put out of service due to unsafe brakes.

BrakeSentry visual brake stroke indicators improve brake safety, maintenance and compliance by providing drivers with a convenient and effective means to inspect critical brake adjustment conditions without having to crawl under vehicles to mark and measure pushrod stroke at each airbrake chamber, the company said, adding the kit is simple and effective. Constructed of a flexible, unbreakable material composition, it is uniquely suited for any on/off-road vocational-duty applications and can be used confidently in harsh operating environments.

With the indicators, drivers can perform a visual brake inspection of the vehicle in as little as two minutes, providing immediate, clear confirmation that the air brakes are within stroke, the maker added. Versatile and universal, the design fits on any vehicle equipped with airbrake chambers that have an exposed 5/8-in. diameter pushrod, takes about three minutes per wheel to install, does not require any special tools or disassembly of components, is not subject to breakage from road vibration or impacts, has no parts to wear out, and requires no maintenance, according to BrakeSentry.