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Title: Brake apply pressures-Service versus spring?
Post by: Low Class on July 13, 2013, 01:55:12 PM

Does a full service brake application deliver full system pressure to the diaphrams?

What about the spring brake? I would guess that it would equate to the pressure that it begins to release, which would be what__40-50 psi?

Some time ago, I read a good article about brakes that was written by RJL. I can't find it. RJ, is it still available? Link?

Title: Re: Brake apply pressures-Service versus spring?
Post by: bevans6 on July 13, 2013, 02:50:30 PM

A normal spring brake application is about equal to 60 psi. If your brake system is working properly a full brake application at the pedal should send 100% of available air pressure to the chambers.

Brian

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