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Troubleshooting tips for Dual Full Air Brake Systems and methods to identify leakages :
6.0      PROBLEM: Poor brake / wheel rolling
6.1




Foundation brakes




  • Excess clearance between drum and brake lining.
  • Glazy lining / brake drum.
  • Excess drum ovality.
Adjust the bakes.

Rectify or replace as per recommendation.
Rectify or replace as per recommendation.
6.2


Brake chambers and spring brake actuators

  • Leakage through diaphragm.
  • Leakage through clamp ring joint.
  • Wrong setting of push rod fork stand out.
Replace diaphragm.
Tighten clamp ring bolt.
Set to correct dimension.
6.3


Dual Brake Valve - or RelayValve - if fitted

  • Stickly operation of valve.
  • Dual brake valve not operated to full travel.
Sticky operation of valve. Overhaul the assy.*
Check and rectify pedal travel.
6.4
System pressure
System pressure not maintained.
Adjust/rectify to correct system pressure.

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