Why Trucks Use Air Brakes Truckers have very different driving experiences compared to those who drive other autos. Though driving a lightweight vehicle is no walk in the park, taming a laden ...

I've got a 2004 Honda Accord with about 200,000 km on it. The brakes were really rattling so I had a full brake job about a month ago. Since then, the brakes have been really spongy when I'm ...

Possibly one brake job may be necessary, especially as fleets look like they may extend trade cycles in the post-2010 environment. And while disc brakes are easily maintained, they do have to be ...

* Perform two stops from 20 mph with a full application of air pressure. After you’ve performed your road test, re-examine each wheel for excessive end-play. Re-check slacks and chambers for proper ...

CANADA – Sept. 4 marked the sixth annual announced Operation Air Brake inspection in North America. The annual inspection originated because air brake violations were the most significant and frequent ...

S-cam drum brakes are the most common air foundation brakes on the road. They are a familiar sight to every wheel-end technician in the North American trucking industry.

The following was published in CCJ's Air Brake Book, 11th edition, sponsored by SilverbackHD. CCJ's Air Brake Book is a complementary industry resource, courtesy of our partnership with ...

The following was published in CCJ's Air Brake Book, 11th edition, sponsored by SilverbackHD. CCJ's Air Brake Book is a complementary industry resource, courtesy of our partnership with ...

Maybe it is just the sheer number of brake jobs being performed in the aftermarket, but few if any single service categories generate as much discussion. The brake job, done well, goes virtually ...

The air brake system consists of a two-stage air-compressor driven by the crankshaft or gearbox shaft. It takes air from the atmosphere, compresses it, and delivers it to the air reservoir through ...

Air brakes are self-powering, to a degree, as the governor generally built into the air compressor ensures that the right amount of gas is available in the tank (s), and that the pressure remains ...