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BC Transit – Air Brake Course

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Adding the Park <strong>Brake</strong> (spring brake)<br />

A two-way check valve has been added just downstream from the primary and secondary reservoirs.<br />

During normal operation, air from both reservoirs flows through this two-way check valve, in<br />

approximately equal amounts. This air is referred to as “blended air.” It then flows through the park<br />

brake control valve (when open) and on to the spring brakes, holding them in the released position.<br />

Left click for animation<br />

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