2)  Is the TRUCK IRON heavy to handle?

                              Most of the positions that you use the TRUCK IRON in, the weight actually can work for you. When reaching from under the back axle to check or set the front brakes is the only situation where the weight is not helpful. You can hold the tool in ways that give you better leverage in this situation. Try the different flat sides of the wrench heads and holding the hammer differently can be helpful. Once you have used the TRUCK IRON for a while, you will become
quite accustom to the size and weight.

3)  Will the TRUCK IRON work on tractors and straight trucks?
            Every axle on tractors can be easily checked, by using the hammer head to pry on the slack adjuster. Depending on the body mounted on a straight truck, checking can be done in the same manner. Setting of  brakes on some configurations, may require a flat wrench or crescent to set the brake. Depending on how they are mounted and which type of slack adjuster used. The limiting factor is usually the adjusting nut being to close to  another component to get, either the side or end wrench heads on the nut and not that there is not enough room to work the tool. The side wrench heads are twelve point, which allows for a short swing of the tool. You only have to go back 1/8 of a turn to put wrench back on nut.

   4)  Why do I need a TRUCK IRON?
           Increased Traffic numbers, larger equipment, two reasons why a thorough pre-trip is necessary. The truck iron, enables you to check all components including brakes and solve problems, like stuck locking collars, with one tool. The truck iron in many cases eliminates crawling under axles and gives you better positioning, making it easier to develop a routine when performing a pre-trip inspection. Routine, means it's always done , which will help you run, more safe and with peace of mind behind the wheel, when you pull into a scale or find yourself in an emergency stop situation. You can improve your image and the image of the trucking industry. You also have the advantage of replaceable components. You can replace any one of the four components, you do not have to purchase the complete tool again.

5) What if I have trouble working the tool?
       The Truck Iron is supplied with a user manual which
        gives you tips on how to use the truckiron. If you need
        more help give us a call and we will answer any questions you may have. We can also send you info. about
        brake setting etc. In fact if we can't solve any problem
        you may have within 30 days of purchasing, send the
        truckiron back and we will refund your money. See our
        online ordering page. Our toll free number is:
                                1-877-990-9966

6)     How can I detect, defects other than out of adjustment
brakes?
                 Many defects can be found just by checking the free travel. You can start by applying a full brake application( 80lbs. is sufficient). Then before  pulling on slack adjuster, Use the hammer head to tap on the slack, if it moves back in toward the axle, you have an indication that something is preventing the brake from releasing. Since you put a full application on the brake pryor to checking, it would indicate a overcenter cam, locking the brake in the applied position. When you pull on the slack if it does not return freely and with some pressure you have an indication of one of a few things:
a broken return spring, siezed or partly siezed cam bushing or cam bearing or slack adjuster. The most important thing is that you know there is an indication of a problem, which you can take to a shop and have checked out further to pin point the source.
           An important first step is to apply the brakes hard and then do your pre-trip. Equipment with auto slack adjusters you should do your 12 pack(12 hard pumps on your brakes) as a first step. Checking the brakes to make sure all have adjusted. If not, it is a good indication you have a malfunctioning auto slack and can have it checked out at that time. If it isn't possible to have it checked, you can adjust it up and keep tabs on it until you can get to where you can have it checked.
            So no matter what you have for equipment, auto slacks or manual, give your brakes a hard application before you do your pre-trip which will indicate any problems that you will find when you check your brakes.

7) Can I use the Truck Iron to block the brake pedal, if I want to do an applied brake measure?
          Yes you can, by just placing the hammer head against the front of the drivers seat and the claws against the brake pedal. Then useing the fore/aft adjustment on the seat you can block the brake pedal to whatever position you want. If you have an application air gauge you can pretty well set whatever pressure you want to test at, just by moving the seat forward or back.