Combining physical inspections, ABS diagnostics, dynamic testing, and online history into one source of truth.
Brake IQ combines trailer inspection, data plate and brake setting verification, dynamic brake testing, photo evidence, fault severity, repair follow-up, and dashboard reporting into one trailer health record.
In South African fleet operations, trailers are continuously swapped between different truck-tractors. This constant coupling makes it incredibly difficult to track the true brake wear, diagnostic faults, and physical condition of each trailer asset.
Standard safety checklists often fail to catch hidden trailer faults. ABS warning lights are frequently ignored, S-cam slack adjusters go unmeasured, load sensing valve (LSV) arms are misadjusted, and pressure leaks slowly drain system efficiency. These issues remain hidden until they cause a breakdown, site rejection, or a major accident.
Brake IQ changes this. We don't just "inspect" trailers; we build a defensible, audit-ready digital history ledger for each individual asset.
Our specialists perform a comprehensive 11-step audit combining physical inspections, pressure measurements, and digital evidence capture:
VIN Plate mapping, chassis number validation, and asset record alignment to prevent identity confusion during horse swapping.
Technical audit of original equipment data plates, operating parameters, and axle load limits against actual operations.
Measurement of air pressure at the suzie couplings and trailer chambers under varying pedal applications to verify supply efficiency.
Verification of the Load Sensing Valve condition, operating linkages, and mechanical arm length adjustments against data plate specifications.
Inspecting brake chambers, seals, air tank release drains, emergency line operation, and pneumatic flexible hoses for wear or leaks.
Capturing high-resolution visual proof of brake lining wear, chamber stroke markers, suzie couplers, and chassis components linked directly to the digital ledger.
Categorizing all findings into clear urgency bands from P1 Critical (Stop Release) to P4 Advisory, helping you filter out minor wear.
Translating report data into direct action lists for your mechanics, ensuring the workshop addresses the most critical brake risks first.
Protecting the integrity of your reports; verified clearance stamps and defect overrides remain locked under independent Brake IQ specialist control.
Accessing guidelines and checklists for your internal teams to carry out scheduled inspections between official Brake IQ audits.
Re-inspecting and dynamic testing of trailers after workshop repairs are completed to officially stamp and clear the open findings.
ABS and EBS diagnostic status are key pillars of modern trailer safety. Where supported by the trailer's electrical and electronic system, Brake IQ plugs in to capture available diagnostics.
"Brake IQ captures digital trailer communication evidence where available, while physical inspection, ABS lamp/blink-code evidence, dynamic brake testing, and coast-down testing remain the foundation of the report."
Every defect is logged in your secure online dashboard and assigned a severity priority. While your workshop teams can perform interval checks, official Brake IQ findings and verified clearance remain controlled exclusively by Brake IQ. This ensures that safety evidence cannot be tampered with or cleared without certified inspection.
Workshop teams see exactly what to fix first, with distinct levels (Critical to Advisory).
Every trailer has a lifetime health history ledger showing all tests, faults, and clearances.
Downloadable PDF bundles containing reports, photos, test logs, and settings verification.
We physically verify Load Sensing Valve (LSV) settings and data plate limits against actual operations.
Book a comprehensive Trailer Health Assessment for your fleet depot.
Book Fleet AssessmentWe turn site-rejection headaches into structured PDF proof proof packs for mine safety files.
High-resolution photos of brake linings, chamber stroke markers, suzie couplers, and suspension brackets linked to the trailer ID.
Actual measured deceleration results and axle balance ratios generated from mobile dynamic brake testing cycles.
Independent verification and sign-off by a qualified Brake IQ specialist, providing site safety officers with reliable evidence.