CSVA brake safety week

Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Brake Safety Week will continue through Sept. 3.

The emphasis of Brake Safety Week this year is the condition of brake linings and pads. Inspectors will look for excessive wear in the brake linings and pads, particularly cracks. According to CVSA, brake violations comprise the largest percentage of out-of-service violations cited during roadside inspections. CVSA cites that in last year’s International Roadcheck, brake violations were the top vehicle violation, comprising 25.2% of all vehicle out-of-service violations during those three days.