The Importance of Maintaning Air Brake Adjustment 821263
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.
Citation: 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. Download Citation
Author(s):
Richard W. Radlinski, Sidney F. Williams, John M. Machey
Affiliated:
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Washington, DC
Pages: 15
Event:
SAE International Truck and Bus Meeting and Exposition
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Also in:
SAE 1982 Transactions-V91-A
Related Topics:
Air brakes
Brake torque
Trucks
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