How to Deal with Smoke from Truck Brakes?
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Truck brake smoke usually indicates that the brake pads are overheated. In this case, you should pull the vehicle over to the side of the road and allow the brake pads to cool naturally. If the smoke is caused by other issues, it is necessary to visit the nearest repair shop for professional inspection and maintenance to prevent potential safety hazards. The specific reasons are as follows: 1. The handbrake was not released during driving. If the handbrake is not released while driving, the friction can cause the brake pads to smoke. This situation causes significant wear on the brake pads, and in severe cases, the brake pads may be completely ruined. 2. Prolonged braking. Continuous braking during long downhill sections can also cause white smoke due to overheating of the brake pads. It is important to note that when driving on long downhill sections, the engine's traction should be used to assist braking to prevent the brake pads from overheating, which could reduce braking efficiency or even cause brake system failure, leading to safety hazards.