What drivers call us about
- A low-air warning, or pressure that won’t build
- Air you can hear leaking
- Spring brakes that won’t release
- Brakes that drag, pull or feel weak
Low-air warning: when the truck stays put
The CDL manual’s advice is to stop and safely park as soon as possible when the low-air warning comes on, because you only have controlled braking while there’s still air in the tanks. The spring brakes come on by themselves when pressure drops into the 20 to 45 psi range.
So don’t try to make the next exit on falling air. Get off the road where you can, set the brakes and call.
What to tell us
- What the gauges read, and whether the pressure builds with the engine running
- Whether you can hear a leak, and roughly where
- Whether it’s the tractor, the trailer or you can’t tell
- Whether the spring brakes are on
- Where you are on I-40 or I-27, and whether the truck is off the road
At the truck, or at a shop?
Brakes and air systems are work we do at the truck. If the mechanic finds it needs more than can safely be done there, they’ll tell you, and whether the truck can be moved to a shop.
Where we cover
We're open 24/7. We cover Amarillo, Canyon, Lubbock, I-27 and I-40 from Vega to Groom, and can stretch farther across Texas. Call with the location and we'll tell you whether we can get there. We don't promise an arrival time on this site, so ask on the call, and ask for an estimate before any work starts.
What customers say
These reviews aren't about brake work specifically.
I am a fleet service manager & work with repair companies on the road daily. This has by far been the best experience & treatment ive receieved from anyone. They treated my company like their own & stayed until the job was done - even when the weather turned for the worst & the sun came down. Appreciate folks like this & look forward to the next break down in the area
Efficient..this place is the best truck shop if your need road service or went to the shop. Excellent service 👏 👍 thank you martin!!!
Frequently asked questions
- The low-air warning came on. What do I do?
- Stop and park somewhere safe as soon as you can, then call. Don't wait for the spring brakes to come on by themselves.
- The spring brakes have locked up and the truck won't move. Can a mechanic come to it?
- Call with your location and what the gauges read. Brakes and air systems are work we do at the truck.
- I can hear air leaking. Can I find it myself?
- Only if the truck is parked somewhere safe. Tell us roughly where the sound is coming from, and whether it changes when you press the pedal.
- The problem is on the trailer. Is that still you?
- Yes. Say it's the trailer on the call, and whether it's loaded.
Related services
Trailer repair
Trailer trouble on the road or in the yard? Tell us if it's loaded and who approves the work.
Details →Truck tires
Blown or flat on the tractor or the trailer? Tell us which position it is and the tire size.
Details →Engine diagnostics
Warning lights, fault codes or a no-start? Read us the codes and we'll start from there.
Details →