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peaches_cream
Jun 06, 2013Explorer
Executive wrote:
Less government, YES...but if you've got a coach with an air system, including the brakes, you should know the simple maintenance required to keep them in the best, read safety, condition...."pedal to the metal" simply means apply the brake "firmly" as far as it will travel....Dennis
Thanks Dennis. I was wondering what I needed to do to get the pedal too go all the way to the floor?
Does the pedal not go further toward the floor as the adjusters get out of adjustment? Or does the MH just run out of brakes all at once?
For "dumba@@@S" like me, here is a simple explaination.
To ensure that the brakes are always in adjustment, the following
is recommended:
1. During your pre-trip inspection complete 10 full
brake applications while the unit is parked. A slack
adjuster will adjust approximately ½ inch with every 10
full brake applications. By including this procedure as
part of your pre-trip inspection will ensure that your
brakes are always fully in adjustment. In the event of a
roadside inspection, repeat this process while waiting
your turn in the inspection process. This will ensure
that the automatic slack adjuster have the adjusted the
brakes to compliance.
2. During the Pre-Trip inspection, a driver is required
by D.O.T. to check the low air pressure-warning device.
This should be audible at 60 psi. To check this device
the air pressure must be lowered to 60 psi. If while
accomplishing this portion of the inspection, a driver
would fully apply and release, the air pressure should
drop approximately 4 psi with each application.
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