Trailer Brake Repair
Are the brakes on your semi-trailer not functioning the way they should? Blaine Brothers is here for you. Our highly skilled team of technicians is available 24/7/365 to serve you on the road or in the shop, helping you get back on the road quickly and safely.
Next time you’re in need of trailer brake repair, reach out to our repair shop. With a trained team of experts standing by to serve you, you can trust we’ll get the job done the right way.
Frequently Asked Questions 
The brakes on a semi-truck should be changed before they suffer too much performance degradation from wear. In most cases, semi brake pads should be changed about every 30,000 miles, though this can change significantly depending on the conditions the brakes have seen. More frequent brake usage, such as mountainous or hilly terrain that requires constant brake use under extreme conditions, can reduce that lifespan down to 20,000 miles.
The length of time that commercial truck brakes last is highly dependent on the driving habits of the operator, as well as the difficulty of the miles they’re putting on their rig. Higher brake usage or usage while in extreme conditions can contribute to the brakes having more wear and tear, which reduces their lifetime. Most brake pads on semi trucks should last for about 30,000 miles with relative reliability. However, if there are many driven miles that are in mountainous environments or areas with high heat, the performance will be reduced considerably. How long commercial truck brakes last also depends on the schedule of the operator and their routes. With full-time drivers putting 5,000 miles or more on in a week, they may need a brake job nearly once per month.
The total cost of brake repair will depend on not only where you have the service done, but what type of truck you have. The two main options for getting brakes repaired are getting them fixed at a truck stop and get them fixed at a shop by a mechanic. The brake repair cost of a truck with outboard drums will also be much less than one with inboard drums. For those that would trust a truck stop to do it, a truck stop brake job will cost you about $200 – $250 per axle, for a total of around $500. Getting them done in a shop will often cost about $400 per axle, but you also have an actual mechanic looking at your wheels and brake systems, which is a valuable perk.