Hydraulic Retarders Flashcards
1
Q
Input retarder
A
When retarder is mounted between the TC and the trans
2
Q
Output retarder
A
Installed on the output shaft of the transmission
3
Q
Remote retarder
A
Mounted in drive line back of the trans
4
Q
Retarder rotor
A
Rotating component that is attached to the driveline component
5
Q
Retarder housing
A
Can be referred to as the stator as it is the stationary component
6
Q
Major components of hydraulic retarder
A
Rotor housing (stator) Oil pump and supply circuit Oil cooler Control valve and circuit
7
Q
What are 2 issues with a hydraulic retarder
A
Heat build up
Lag time
