- Charge the air system to full pressure.
- Turn off the engine.
- Apply a soap solution around the cap of
the valve (4).
- Check for soap bubbles indicating leads. A one inch bubble in three seconds
or longer is acceptable.
- Drain the air pressure from the delivery port and remove the air line
connected to the port.
- Apply a soapy solution around the delivery port. A one inch bubble in
five seconds or more is acceptable.
- If excessive leakage is present, replace or overhaul the valve (4).
Refer to
Air Brake System Description and Operation
.