The Importance of Maintaning Air Brake Adjustment National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Washington, DC

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Radlinski, Richard W., author.

Conference Name:

SAE International Truck and Bus Meeting and Exposition (1982-11-08 : Indianapolis, Indiana, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1982

Summary:

Air brake adjustment is a critical factor in achieving optimum system performance. Brake chamber stroke must be minimized if maximum brake torque is to be achieved. A significant loss of brake torque occurs over what is considered to be the acceptable brake adjustment range particularly if the brake is hot. A large number of air braked vehicles on the road have brakes out of adjustment or have brakes considered to be in adjustment that are operating at a reduced effectiveness level. Better adjustment maintenance would improve truck safety

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Publisher Number:

821263

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