Brake Repair & Adjustment
Shoe replacement, drum resurfacing, S-cam bushing service, slack adjuster replacement, and brake chamber repair. We bring brakes into DOT spec and verify stroke measurements before release.
A broken trailer doesn't just stop one load — it can take a truck out of service too. Whether it's brakes locking up, a cracked crossmember, or lights out before a night run, you need it fixed now, not next week.
A trailer sitting broken is a trailer not earning. And unlike a tractor, trailer problems are often ignored until they become emergencies — brakes that were "a little off" become a DOT violation at the scale house. A slow air leak becomes total brake failure on Monteagle. A cracked crossmember becomes a structural failure under load.
We see the full spectrum: drivers who discover a problem during pre-trip and need a fast fix before their load appointment, fleet managers with five trailers that all need brakes before the end of the month, and emergency calls from the highway when something fails at speed. For each situation, the first question is the same: can we fix it on-site, or does it need the shop?
From first call to release — every trailer repair follows a clear, documented process.
Tell us what's happening: brakes, air, lights, structural damage, landing gear, doors. If you're on the road, we need to know location and whether the trailer can be moved.
Based on the problem: brake adjustments, air leaks, lighting, and minor repairs go mobile. Structural welding, axle work, and heavy brake jobs go to the shop. We make this call with you upfront.
Mobile repair: a tech is dispatched with the right equipment. Shop repair: we schedule you in — or if you're already at our Ringgold location, walk-ins are welcome.
We don't just fix what you called about. A full inspection catches other issues — a brake job might reveal a cracked S-cam, or a lights call might uncover corroded wiring throughout. We tell you what we find and what needs priority.
Time depends on scope. Brake adjustment: under an hour. Full re-brake: half a day. Structural welding: depends on damage. We give you a time estimate before starting.
Every trailer repair gets a safety verification: brakes tested with a full application, air system checked for leaks, lights and markers verified operational, structural repairs inspected under load simulation.
If the repair involved safety-critical systems, we verify DOT compliance. Brake stroke measurements, air pressure drop test, light check — the same things an inspector would look at.
Complete invoice with parts, labor, and warranty terms. Fleet customers receive digital copies. Repair records kept on file for future reference.
Every trailer system — mechanical, structural, electrical, and pneumatic — covered by experienced technicians.
Shoe replacement, drum resurfacing, S-cam bushing service, slack adjuster replacement, and brake chamber repair. We bring brakes into DOT spec and verify stroke measurements before release.
Wheel bearing repacking, seal replacement, spindle inspection, and axle alignment. Axle problems cause uneven tire wear and handling issues — we catch them before they become expensive.
Air bag replacement, height control valve service, equalizer beam repair, spring hanger welding, and ride height adjustment. A trailer that doesn't sit level causes load problems and tire wear.
Marker lights, brake lights, turn signals, ABS wiring, nosebox connections, and 7-way plug repair. DOT requires all lights operational — we do full circuit testing, not just bulb replacement.
Air line repair, glad hand replacement, relay valve service, emergency line testing, and air tank drainage. Air system integrity is critical — a failure means no brakes.
Cracked legs, stripped gears, bent crank handles, and pin failures. Landing gear that doesn't hold drops your trailer on the yard — or worse, on someone.
Cracked and broken crossmembers, rusted-out floor support, upper coupler repair, kingpin welding, and subframe reinforcement. Our mobile welding rigs handle field repairs; major structural work goes to the shop.
Swing door hinge repair, roll-up door track straightening, door seal replacement, and lock mechanism repair. Doors that don't seal or lock are a security and weather protection issue.
Purpose-built trucks and shop tooling for every type of trailer repair.
MIG and stick welding capability on our mobile trucks. We weld cracked crossmembers, broken landing gear, and structural components in the field. For repairs requiring clean shop conditions or larger equipment, we bring the trailer in.
Brake adjustment tools, S-cam bushing pullers, air system test equipment, brake stroke gauges, and a full inventory of brake components. Most brake jobs completed same day with parts in stock.
Circuit testers, ABS diagnostic tools, wire tracing equipment, and a full inventory of lighting components. We trace and fix wiring problems rather than just patching symptoms.
Every trailer repair has a story. Here are scenarios our techs see regularly.
A driver called from the shoulder near Exit 340 — trailer brakes locked solid. He couldn't move. Our mobile tech diagnosed a failed relay valve that wasn't releasing air pressure from the brake chambers. Replaced the valve roadside, bled the system, tested brake function at all wheels. Driver was moving in 75 minutes.
A driver discovered a cracked crossmember during pre-trip inspection at 5 AM — his load appointment was at 9 AM. He brought the trailer to our shop. We welded the crack, reinforced the surrounding area, and inspected all adjacent crossmembers. Trailer released by 8:15 AM. He made his appointment.
A fleet reefer trailer had intermittent marker light failure that became total failure. The nosebox connection was corroded, and several wiring runs had abraded through their conduit. We re-wired the affected circuits, replaced the nosebox connector, and tested all lights and ABS. Completed in 3 hours.
Mobile trailer repair across the I-75 and I-24 corridors. In-shop structural and heavy repairs at our Ringgold facility.
Mobile repair or shop service — we'll tell you which is faster. Brakes, axles, air, lighting, DOT compliance.
