Front Air Brake Chamber
Front air brake chambers must be free to breathe through the pushrod
opening and the four holes near the clamping flange.
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 front 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. |
• | Overhaul or replace the front air brake chamber if the bubbles
continue. Refer to Air Brake Chamber Overhaul - Front
. |
- Set the parking brake.
- Remove the wheel blocks.
Rear Air Brake Chamber
Rear air brake chambers must be free to breathe through the pushrod
opening and four 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. |
• | Overhaul or replace the rear air brake chamber if the bubbles
continue. Refer to Air Brake Chamber Overhaul - Rear
. |
- Set the parking brake.
- Remove the wheel blocks.