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The Importance of Maintaning Air Brake Adjustment
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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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Radlinski, R., Williams, S., and Machey, J., "The Importance of Maintaning Air Brake Adjustment," SAE Technical Paper 821263, 1982, https://doi.org/10.4271/821263.Also In
References
- “Vehicle Inspection Handbook Truck/Bus/School Bus,” Technical Affairs Division, Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association of the United States, Inc. April 1981
- Fancher, P. et. al., “Retarders for Heavy Vehicles: Evaluation of Performance Characteristics and In-Service Costs,” Volume I National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Report Number DOT-HS-805-807 February 1981
- Rainbolt, J. D. “B F Goodrich Air Disk Brake Presentation to the California Highway Patrol,” March 21 1979