METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING AN IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED SLACK ADJUSTER FOR BRAKES

摘要

Actuators move the brake linings of the brakes of a vehicle into contact with the respective friction surfaces, resulting in a temperature increase in the brake linings. Temperature sensors are embedded in the brake linings of each brake assembly on each axle of the vehicle. The temperature of each brake lining is measured and compared with the temperature of the brake lining of its brake pair on the same axle. If the ratio of the two brake lining temperatures achieves a predetermined limit, a slack adjuster is deemed out of adjustment and a warning signal is sent to the vehicle operator.