Diesel Puser Brakes

[Twilite_Lady]

We traded in our gasser for a larger diesel pusher. Hubby wanted one... He says that when he steps on the brakes that he really has to push hard to slow it down. Is this "normal" for a diesel pusher or is this a problem? He also says that because of this he doesn't think I should try to drive it. Thank for the help.

[yrusoslo]

they might be out of adjustment

[Twilite_Lady]

I just checked the specs and it's a Freightliner chassis with air brakes. I'll pass the info on to him. Thank you so much.

[Valkyriebush]

Learn to use your compression brake on the tranny to assist. It helps improve braking power.

[wolfe10]

Air brakes (assume that is what yours has-- please confirm) DO feel quite a lot different than hydraulic brakes. Not better or worse, just different. And, yes they will take more effort than the vacuum boosted hydraulic brakes in your car.

They are also used differently than hydraulic brakes. For example you do NOT pump them.

You really should both learn how air brakes work and about their "care and feeding". Be safe out there.

I do not know about Arizona, but in many states, if the GVWR is over 26,000 pounds they require a special drivers license. And the written test will have questions about air brakes.