Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Check hydraulic brake system integrity

When a constant force is applied to the brake pedal for 10 seconds:

  • after the initial travel, the service brake pedal travels to the floor; or
  • the brake system failure indicator comes on.

  1. When the service brakes are firmly applied, less than 20% of the pedal travel remains (unless the brake system is designed for greater travel).
  2. When soft pumping makes the brake pedal travel to the floor

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