Nov-26-2016 02:09 PM
Dec-11-2016 10:45 AM
slickest1 wrote:
If you don't think a DP operator should know the basics of what they are driving then why do commercial drivers need that?.
Dec-11-2016 10:38 AM
slickest1 wrote:Tom/Barb wrote:
All you need to know about airbrakes.
Now that is good info for the OP to read over !!!
Dec-11-2016 09:31 AM
slickest1 wrote:You only read the top response - Post 16 refers to the 6 pack, and it was in Canada -
From what I read on your link to the combine forum was they were pulled into a scale in CALIFORNIA and the TRUCK and TRAILER they were hauling a combine on had a brake inspection and 1 brake was out of adjustment.
Dec-11-2016 08:38 AM
Tom/Barb wrote:
All you need to know about airbrakes.
Dec-11-2016 08:34 AM
Dec-11-2016 08:24 AM
Dec-11-2016 08:17 AM
moisheh wrote:
It's called DENIAL!! I also don't understand the attitude. It is no big deal to to understand your system. When it comes to vehicle air systems there is no such thing as maintenance free. take your unit to a GOOD truck repair center and ask them if the air system is maintenance free. Better yet stop at a scale and ask the DOT officer! There are hundreds of feet of air brake lines with unions, governor, tees, check valves, regulators, air chambers and moving parts. The leveling system on your coach runs on air and it too can go south causing a loss of air. Do you know how to do a 6 pack? Have you ever done a leak down test?? The S cams on a drum brake system require greasing that involves removing the wheel and drum. The simple tests I mentioned can be done from the driver's seat by any lay person.
Moisheh
Dec-11-2016 08:17 AM
Mile High wrote:
Wow - this thread has really gotten hostile!
So I see 6-pack thrown out twice as an air brake intelligence litmus test. I had no idea what a 6-pack is, but do you think after 10 pages of gnashing at the teeth, name calling, and throwing rocks across borders or an 80 page manual being tossed around that anyone would explain it? Heck no - I had to find it here in some farmers forum:
Combine Fourm
Looks like even in the Combine world the 6-pack is a Canuck thing so why would the rest of us know what that is if its not an international term? Gee-zoots - are you guys trying to actually help anyone here or just chastise them?
Dec-11-2016 08:04 AM
slickest1 wrote:
OK, you can live in your bubble!!
Dec-11-2016 07:19 AM
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Dec-10-2016 09:08 PM
Dec-10-2016 08:54 PM
slickest1 wrote:Tom/Barb wrote:
Reading the last 3 posts, one would have to believe they don't have their coaches maintained regularly.
It doesn't get scary until when the pedal is pushed and the coach doesn't stop.
My point exactly! I just hope I am not in front of you when that happens. You can maintain your coach as well as you want but by some of your responses it makes me wonder.
In case you wonder yes I am licenced to maintain air systems and set brakes.
RV's are not required to stop at scales in Canada.
I don't understand why you would argue the information that myself and others suggested to the OP.
Dec-10-2016 05:53 PM
Tom/Barb wrote:
Reading the last 3 posts, one would have to believe they don't have their coaches maintained regularly.
It doesn't get scary until when the pedal is pushed and the coach doesn't stop.