brake treadle
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04-27-2008, 06:48
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brake treadle
You need to fully understand your air brake system. It sounds like you have a leak. It could be most anywhere in an air line or at one of the brake drums. It probably doesn't have anything to do with the oil pan gasket replacement (although a particularly sloppy mechanic might have damaged something).
Here is a relevant section from the CA Commercial Driver's handbook: You can read the complete air brake section at this URL: In-Cab Air Brake Check NOTE: All items marked with an asterisk (*) are critical parts of the in-cab air brake test and must be demonstrated during DMV testing. They may be performed in any order. If these items are not performed correctly, it is considered an automatic failure of the pre-trip test. Test air leakage rate. (* second test only)
If the loss is too much, check for air leaks and fix.
If the air loss is too much, check for air leaks and fix. For testing purposes, identify if the air loss rate is too much. *Check air compressor governor cut-out pressure. Pumping should start at about 100 p.s.i. and stop at about 125 p.s.i. (130 p.s.i. maximum). Run the engine at a fast idle. The air governor should cut-out the air compressor at about the manufacturer's specified pressure. The air pressure shown by your gauge(s) will stop rising. For testing purposes, identify when the compressor cuts out. *Check air compressor governor cut-in pressure. Start with the air pressure above the governor cut-in level (no lower than 85 p.s.i.). With the engine idling, slowly pump the brake pedal to reduce the air tank pressure. Watch the air gauge between pumps to identify when the compressor cuts in (needle starts to rise). This should be at about the manufacturer's specified cut-in pressure. If the air governor does not work as described, it may not keep enough air pressure for safe driving. For testing purposes, identify when the compressor cuts in. NOTE: To perform this test correctly, the compressor cannot already be pumping air. If it is, allow the governor to cut-out before performing this test. Test parking brake. Fasten your seat belt. Set the parking brake and try to move the vehicle or allow the vehicle to move forward slowly and apply the brake. The parking brake should not allow any movement. Pete Masterson '95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42 El Sobrante CA "aeonix1@mac.com" On Apr 26, 2008, at 4:39 AM, gasparillaglass wrote:
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