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Airbrake / Mechanics Flashcards

1
Q

S - Cam

A

Forces the brake shoe inside brake drum

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2
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Brake Pedal

A

Controls air pressure applied to break

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3
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Wig Wag

A

Mech arm that signals low air pressure

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4
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Service Brake System

A

System that applies brakes and release brakes

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5
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One way check valve

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Keeps air in Tank if air compressor develops a leak

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6
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Breaking effect of engine

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Is only main brake using brake down a long step is supplemental to it

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7
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Application pressure gauge

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Shows how much pressure is applied to the brake

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8
Q

Hydrolic brake

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Use hydrolics for supply and & take shorter time than air brake

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9
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Air brake

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Use air as a supply and & take more time then hydraulic brake

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10
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Stop light switch

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Turn oil brake lights when putting on air brakes

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11
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Application pressure gauge

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Show how much pressure I apply to brake

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12
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Emergency stop

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Steer in a straight line and brake

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13
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Brake Drum / Disc

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When brakes are applied THIS is what the brake shoe presses against

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14
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Low air pressure warning

A

STOP INSTANTLY

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15
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Brake lag

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Total stopping distance for air brakes

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16
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Dual parking control valve

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Can use pressure from a separate tank both must work at BOTH front and back brakes won’t work

17
Q

The bridge Formula

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Permit Max weight

18
Q

S-Cam Brake

A

Common foundation brake

19
Q

Convex mirrors

A

Are used on the outside mirrors of cars / trucks and because they provide a wide field view and image is upright

20
Q

Flat side mirrors

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Provide less vision than convex mirror

21
Q

Air compressor

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Supply compressed air for the truck air suspension and braking system

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