Watch and listen for any unusual behavior from the air dryer and air compressor as this could indicate a potential freeze up is occurring in cold weather; Be alert for excessive cycling of the ...

The emergency and supply lines that stretch between a tractor and trailer offer a colorful reminder that compressed air is the lifeblood of your brake system. The hoses are a respective red and blue, ...

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 ...

The Consep pre-treats incoming air, removing up to 90% of contaminants before the air reaches the air dryer. This extends the life of the Multi-Treatment Cartridge, which will remove up to 99% of ...

We also explain how the spring brake system acts as a fail-safe in case of air pressure loss. This video covers everything from the mechanical components to the benefits of air brakes in emergency ...

A bleed forces clean, bubble-free brake fluid through the system and pushes the old fluid and air bubbles out. Why is air a problem? A quick brake refresher: brakes are hydraulic.