Course 24 of 48 · Air Brakes
Parts of an Air Brake System
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What you’ll learn
- Run an air brake test: pump foot brake, hold 1 minute, watch for rise
- Account for ~32 ft brake lag at 55 mph before brakes engage
- Use engine braking on downgrades; service brakes only supplement
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