• Automotive slack adjusters are most commonly used on commercial vehicles equipped with air brakes

    Automotive slack adjusters are most commonly used on commercial vehicles equipped with air brakes

    If you are in the business of selling or repairing heavy-duty trucks, you are probably familiar with the difficulty of identifying manual slack adjusters, as they come in many different configurations. The problem is exacerbated by the fact that slack adjusters are often difficult to identify withou... read more

    17,Nov,2022 News
  • How to Maintain a Manual Slack Adjuster

    How to Maintain a Manual Slack Adjuster

    Manual slack adjusters are not found in every truck. It is necessary to know how to maintain your manual slack adjuster correctly to maintain proper operating condition. There are specific procedures to maintain these slack adjusters. You can refer to a service data book to learn more about the prop... read more

    11,Nov,2022 News
  • Manual slack adjusters should be lubricated regularly

    Manual slack adjusters should be lubricated regularly

    The manual slack adjuster is a device that can be used on heavy-duty trucks. The device consists of an adjusting nut and a cover cap, which are attached to each other. The cover cap protects the adjusting nut and prevents dirt, grime, and moisture from accumulating on the adjusting nut.To adjust the... read more

    04,Nov,2022 News
  • How to Adjust a Manual Slack Adjuster

    How to Adjust a Manual Slack Adjuster

    Manual slack adjusters are designed to take up the slack that is left by the brakes' friction surfaces as they wear away.  The slack adjuster is located on the axle housing near the wheel. In a vehicle with drum brakes, the slack adjuster is located between the pushrod and S-cam. When adjusting the ... read more

    28,Oct,2022 News
  • What Is a Manual Slack Adjuster?

    What Is a Manual Slack Adjuster?

    A Manual Slack Adjuster is a simple device that is used to adjust the slack of a strap. Its arm has 10 splines and can adjust the slack of a sling easily. It has a diameter of one-fourth to one-half inches. The Manual Slack Adjuster was first introduced in 1980 by Haldex. Today, there are several di... read more

    21,Oct,2022 News