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3.0      PROBLEM: Air is not building up more than 6.0 bar while running OR Air drops down to 4.5 bar when vehicle is parked
3.1
Grad. hand brake valve

Relay valve - if fitted.

Leak through exhaust.*
Overhaul assembly.*
3.2 System protection valve (SPV) Leak through SPV element 23 or 24. Overhaul assy.*
3.3



Spring brake actuators (SBA)



  • Leak through L - tube indicates main seal / ram defect
  • Leak through SBA service port (with pipelines disconnected and Hand brake released condition) indicates O ring/ram stem defect.
Identify the defective assy and overhaul.


3.4

Hose, pipes & fittings

Leak in 23 and 24 circuit lines.

Check pipe lines & all joints. Rectify/ replace hose assy if damaged
3.5


Ex. brake valve / Lever control valve

Foot Control Valve
(if engine brake system is fitted)

Leakage through air exhaust or Foot Control Valve.

Overhaul assy.*


3.6
Other aux. assemblies.
Leakage through aux assys, such as air horn, air suspension etc. Identify defective assemblies and overhaul.

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