Or. Admin. Code § 437-007-1035 - Log Truck and Trailer Brakes
(1) Truck and trailer brakes must be tested
before moving any load.
(2) Brake
slack adjusters must be adjusted to meet DOT specifications.
(3) Vehicles with defective brakes must not
be operated.
(4) Brake drums must
not be welded.
(5) Engine-type
brakes must be considered auxiliary controls, not a substitute for the primary
braking systems.
(6) Air or vacuum
brake lines and fittings must be approved for brake line systems and not be
interchangeable with water or other lines.
(7) Splices in air brake lines must:
(a) Be made with fittings approved for air
brake line service.
(b) Not
restrict air flow below the minimum required for the line size.
(8) If disconnected trailers are
not equipped with effective brakes, wheels must be chocked, blocked or the
trailer must be otherwise secured.
Notes
Stat. Auth.: ORS 654.025(2) & ORS 656.726(4)
Stats. Implemented: ORS 654.001 - ORS 654.295
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