Air brakes
We are in our 3rd year of ownership and traveling in our 2006 Itasca Horizon. Retired last year and now have the time for the longer trips. I always like to have a lot of stopping room so everythi...
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prstlk wrote:
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here and please correct me if Im wrong. When going down any grade with the pak or engine brake either on or off. Or in traffic is to make firm brake pedal suppression and then release and repeat. Continued even moderate brake pressure can cause overheating or glazing of brakes. Opinions?
That does not apply when in traffic or city driving. Air brakes have a slight delay from the time you press the pedal until the brakes apply, unlike hydraulic, which are virtually instantaneous. This slight delay in heavy traffic may slow your stopping distance enough to cause a crash. This US Army air brake training manual should be helpful.
Another is The Air Brake Handbook, while more technical, explains in detail how air brakes and entire system function.
