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Practical Guide to Effectively Documenting Risk Detection in Brake Visual Inspection 

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Quality and safety are the absolute priorities in vehicle manufacturing. From the production of each component to the final assembly, everything aims for one goal: ensuring a perfect delivery to the end user.
 
Maintaining timely records of risk detection in brake visual inspections could save your production from severe consequences, making a clear and precise methodology key to minimizing defects. The following guide is designed to help you effectively document your quality inspections, ensuring a flawless production process: 

By following a structured methodology and using the appropriate tools, you can significantly improve the quality of inspections and the safety of the finished vehicle. Investing time and effort in proper documentation helps you comply with standards and regulations, increases accountability, and provides a transparent foundation in case of disputes or investigations.
 
At PTI QCS, we validate the quality of processes, components, and vehicles with our quality services in inspection, rework, launch support, yard management, and supply chain management. We have over two decades of experience in the automotive industry, partnering with major OEMs and their suppliers. If you want to know how we can help you ensure the quality of your manufacturing, feel free to contact us at janava@ptiqcs.com for Mexico and Brazil, sales@ptiqcs.com for the United States, and tiqbal@ptiqcs.com for Canada.

• Checklist: Create a detailed checklist of the components to be inspected (brake discs, pads, hoses, fluids, etc.). This ensures that no critical part is overlooked.
  
  
• Necessary Tools: Ensure you have the appropriate tools on hand to document findings (camera, flashlight, calibrated measuring equipment, etc.). 
  

1. Inspection Preparation

2. Detailed Inspection 

• Photographic Record: Take clear and detailed photos of each inspected component, especially if you detect issues such as wear, cracks, or leaks.
  
  
• Specific Notes: Record precise observations about the component's condition and note the exact locations of any detected issues. 
  
  
• Measurements: Document all critical measurements (such as the thickness of brake discs and pads) using calibrated tools, providing a solid basis for evaluation.
  

3. Risk Assessment 

• Risk Classification: Classify the detected risks according to their severity and urgency of intervention. This will help you prioritize corrective actions. 
  
  
• Detailed Description: Ensure to detail each risk and the potential consequences if corrective actions are not taken, keeping the focus on safety and quality. 
  

4. Recommendations and Actions

• Immediate Actions:  Specify immediate corrections that need to be made (e.g., replacement of defective components or urgent repairs). 
  
  
• Long-Term Recommendations: Include suggestions for maintenance and periodic review of components to prevent future risks. 
  

5. Final Report and Follow-Up 

• Standardized Format:  Prepare a clear and straightforward report that is understandable to both the technical team and decision-makers.
  
  
• Executive Summary: Highlight the most important points and necessary actions so that any stakeholder can make quick decisions based on the findings.