Revision Questions Spring Park Brake

Question 1

How does the spring park brake normally apply/ release?

Answer 1

Main res pressure holds in off
Spring hold on

Question 2

How long do you push the SPB train lines brakes for?

Answer 2

5 seconds

Question 3

How do you manually release the SPB on a Knorr?

Answer 3

Turn knob anti clockwise once

Can not be manually applied

Question 4

Can Knorr SPB be manually applied?

Answer 4

No

Question 5

How do you manually release westcode SPB?

Answer 5

Turn but 6-8 turn anti clockwise using socket and brace

Question 6

How do you manually apply the westcode SPB?

Answer 6

Turn nut 40-60 turns clockwise

Isolate bogie or apply SPB first

Question 7

Before manually applying SPB on a Westcode what must you do first?

Answer 7

Isolate bogie or apply SPB first

Question 8

When do SPB automatically apply?

Answer 8

The reverser is moved to OFF
60 seconds after reverser is placed in Neutral

Question 9

What wheels are SPB on?

Answer 9

Motor cars on wheels 1,3,5,7