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CHP Inspector Finds Brake Chamber Not Secured to Bracket Rendering Brake Completely Inoperative — Truck Pulled From Service

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CORDELIA, CALIFORNIA — A California Highway Patrol inspector at the Cordelia Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facility discovered a brake chamber not securely mounted to its bracket during a recent inspection. The defect rendered the brake inoperative.

CHP used the find to remind carriers and drivers that defects like this can severely reduce a vehicle’s braking ability and increase the risk of a crash. Regular inspections and proper maintenance are critical to keeping everyone on the road safe.

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