Air Brake course

[buswarrior]

Let us remember that exposure to enforcement activity would also be a determining factor if you have a choice between auto and manual slack adjusters.

We do continue to enjoy an enforcement free environment in which to run our converted coaches, when compared to the original operators of our equipment!

In these parts, a fine of $390 for the out of adjustment brake, ($375fine plus $15 victim impact surcharge) and then layers of failing to do a proper pre-trip, failure to maintain, all at the same $$$ threshold, points on the company's operating record, leading to higher insurance rates, are what you might be looking at.

Auto slacks have been mandatory on the new stuff since 1995...

Regardless of auto slack type, you should be getting under that bus regularly and, with a partner or a prop, measure the applied pushrod stroke to check brake adjustment. Uncovers more opportunity for misadventure than a free play measurement...

happy coaching!
buswarrior