| Greetings!
All of us at Sadler Power Train would like to thank you for your loyalty over the past couple of months. We could not have come through this without your help and support.
We would like to thank you by giving you DOUBLE the chances to win the 2008 Suzuki King Quad. For every $5,000 in qualifying purchases through October 2008, you will get 2 entries into the drawing. Click here to view our flyer telling you more about this opportunity as well as our new in-town delivery service in Cedar Rapids.
Thank you again and please contact me with any questions or concerns you may have.
Sincerely,
John L. Sadler
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Year Round & Winter Treatments With FPPF
Get Special Pricing Through September 15th
 All your preventative maintenance needs can be found with FPPF and Sadler Power Train.
We are running a special for our customers through September 15th to take advantage of current pricing from FPPF.
Click here to see our flyer and ask your sales representative about bulk quantity pricing.
To read more information about preventative maintenance click here.
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Video Scopes Limited Time Special
As Low As $239, While Supplies Last 
Visual Optics new video based inspection scope, the VS36-10WW,
gives you the latest in remote video technology.
· High res remote color camera
· Autofocus
· Resolution 320 x 240 pixels
· 2.5" color viewing monitor
· 10mm shaft diameter
· Waterproof, Flexible shaft
· 36" standard shaft length ( 72" also available - part number VS72-10ww)
· High output LED illumination
· 5 hrs operation on 4 AA batteries (incl'd)
· Mirror and magnet accessories included
· Video out for optional recording
· Poly pro storage case
· 1 year warranty |
Pinpointing Braking Failures
Is It the Slack Adjuster? Or Is It the Foundation Brake?
As its name implies, a slack adjuster is a
device which takes up the slack or excess
clearance caused by lining and drum
wear. Although manual and/or automatic
slack adjusters are required to apply the
brakes, there are significant differences in
operation and maintenance procedures.
A manual slack adjuster is typically adjusted at every inspection by the driver, or by driver request. Several methods exist for manually adjusting brakes. One method is to rotate the adjusting hex nut until the brake linings contact the drum, then back the adjustment
off one-half turn. Another method is to pull on the slack arm while adjusting the hex nut and setting.
Two ways to check if the manual slack is in proper adjustment is to tap on the brake drum and listen for a ringing sound, or jack the vehicle up and rotate the tire to detect brake drag. On the other hand, an automatic slack adjuster should never have to be manually adjusted except at installation or when repairing the brakes.
The preferred method for checking brakes is the one suggested by the U.S. Department of Transportation which calls for stroke measurement to be taken at an 80-90 PSI brake application.
Using this method, a power stroke measurement will alert you to the following operating characteristics of the braking system. Each of these items affects braking performance. |
