Air Brake Manual

aggressive driving behaviours Keep your distance
and maintain a safe speed. The only thing speed will
increase is your chance for a crash.
Work to Help Yourselves
Be the professional on the highway and at safety
events! Help stranded motorists; notify traffic safety
agencies of crashes, unsafe drivers, unsafe
roadway conditions, and other situations that can
lead to crashes. your participation in public safety
events and your performance on the highway can
change public perception!
YOU RARELY RUN OUT OF BRAKES, BUT YOU RUN
OUT OF ADJUSTMENT. (The brake components
could all be new but if the adjustment is not done,
the brakes will not do their job.)
Check the steering brake air line - it’s well worth the
time. It is recommended that the airline that feeds
the steering brakes be inspected for bulges, flat
spots, cracks and looseness at the fitting. This is an
important safety issue as a blown airline hose will
result in rapid loss of air pressure and decreased
ability to stop.
Ensuring proper brake operation and safety is the
responsibility of the driver. Take time during the pretrip
inspection to check the brakes - it could prevent
a serious collision.
Brake related defects continue to be the most
frequent reason commercial vehicles are put out-ofservice.
The driver/carrier can make a difference by
a) increasing knowledge of brake compliance and
vehicle brake performance, and
b) making sure all applicable brake system
inspection requirements are followed.
Note:
· Make sure that your brakes are
properly adjusted
· Do not mismatch air chamber in size
on the same axle.
· A properly installed air chamber and
slack adjuster should not have more
than a 90 degree angle between the
components.
· Do not mismatch slack adjusters in
length on the same axle.
Making Appointments
for Tests
Contact your local Service New Brunswick office
to arrange for an appointment and any additional
information regarding testing procedures.
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