The vehicle’s driver can monitor the air system pressure via a dash-mounted pressure gauge. If pressure in the system falls below 60 psi, a switch in the system must come on and send an ...

That’s a sure sign the compressor is passing excess oil and needs service. The following was published in CCJ's Air Brake Book, 11th edition, sponsored by SilverbackHD.

Air brakes are self-powering, to a degree, as the governor generally built into the air compressor ensures that the right amount of gas is available in the tank (s), and that the pressure remains ...

Have you ever wondered why semi-trucks use air brakes instead of hydraulic ones like most cars? The reason lies in the reliability, power, and fail-safe features offered by air brake systems ...

To perform this function, Banks developed an electronic controller that automatically handles locking the torque converter and increasing the line pressure when the exhaust brake is activated.

For further information, refer to your air disc brake manufacturer’s service data sheet. Choose the Right Replacement Holley notes that there have been significant advancements in ADB technology ...