Course 24 of 48 · Air Brakes

Parts of an Air Brake System

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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