You’re a fleet manager, and on a rainy midweek morning, you get a call that one of your trucks has failed a roadside inspection. Worst of all, it’s not the first time this has happened.

You could’ve sworn the brakes seemed fine during routine checks, but when the officer ran it through a mobile brake tester on the roadside, an imbalance became clear.

Now you’re concerned because you can’t risk sending trucks out if you don’t know they’re 100% safe, as it could pose a serious legal and safety risk.

When faced with situations like this, you need a quality truck roller brake tester like the ones from Maha AU. A good brake tester won’t just give you numbers. It gives you certainty, as you know you can trust the data that it puts out.

Here are three crucial pieces of information that a good-quality roller brake tester will give you:

Brake Force Per Wheel

Knowing how much braking force each wheel generates is essential for safe and compliant vehicle operation. When there are inconsistencies, such as when one wheel brakes harder or weaker than the other, it can lead to dangerous instability, especially on heavy trucks.

Our brake testers measure this force precisely so that your technicians can identify imbalances before they turn into accidents on the road or compliance failures.

Brake Imbalance And Axle Symmetry

Measuring your brakes is not just about the individual wheels but about how they work together. Brake imbalance between wheels on the same axle can lead to the vehicle pulling to one side under heavy braking or uneven tyre wear. A good roller brake tester will pick up these imbalances instantly so that they can be attended to before an incident can occur on the road.

Our systems will give you high-resolution data that you can trust, providing you with the clarity needed to make accurate adjustments.

Brake Fade Protection

Brake performance can change under stress, especially if your vehicle is heavily loaded, going downhill, or operating in stop-start conditions.

A roller brake tester can simulate these scenarios with repeated braking to reveal how the system behaves under load. If performance drops significantly when put under strain, the system may be overheating or showing early signs of wear. Identifying this in a safe workshop setting can prevent failures when out on the road, keeping your crew and cargo safe.

If you’re looking for a market-leading truck roller brake tester that you can trust, chat to the team at Maha AU today. We have all the workshop equipment you need to ensure your fleet’s safety on the road.