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jtessnm
Sep 22, 2015Explorer
Not to beat this to death, but you still have the problem that the spring brake did not apply. The rear brakes may be out of adjustment. A simple spring brake test is to check if the mh will move with the spring brake applied.
With normal air pressure; On a level surface apply the service brake (brake pedal) then apply the spring brake (pull out the park brake handle), place the transmission in gear, release the brake pedal, apply a small amount of power. THE MH MUST NOT MOVE if it does the brake adjusters need adjusting. Adjusting of the brake slack adjusters is easily done and should be a part of you routine brake check as is the park brake check. Drive safe and keep the blue side up. JT
With normal air pressure; On a level surface apply the service brake (brake pedal) then apply the spring brake (pull out the park brake handle), place the transmission in gear, release the brake pedal, apply a small amount of power. THE MH MUST NOT MOVE if it does the brake adjusters need adjusting. Adjusting of the brake slack adjusters is easily done and should be a part of you routine brake check as is the park brake check. Drive safe and keep the blue side up. JT
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