Air Brake Chamber
Rear air brake chambers must be free to breathe through the pushrod
opening and 4 equally spaced holes near the clamping flange. Make sure
these openings are clear.
Leakage Test
- Block the wheels.
- Start the engine.
- Charge the air system to the air compressor governor valve cut-out
point.
- Stop the engine.
- Have an assistant apply and hold the brake pedal.
- Apply a soap solution around the air brake chamber clamp and the
breather holes.
- Verify that no bubbles appear.
• | Lightly tap on the clamp and tighten the clamp bolts if bubbles
appear. |
- Set the parking brake.
- Remove the wheel blocks.