A question I have never seen asked before about setting brakes

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by NewNashGuy, Jul 9, 2014.

  1. rank

    rank Road Train Member

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    I take my foot off. In the air brake portion of my CDL training the instructor showed us a cut away of an air brake chamber and told us how the push rod comes into contact with the diaphragm and might possibly tear a hole in it. Since I have to pay for the repairs I take my foot off. It costs nothing.
     
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  3. Richter

    Richter Road Train Member

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    Nope, and I'd rather blow one and pay to repair then accidentally roll into the truck behind me. I mean, yes there is a delay when relcing foot brake, but im not sure its as long as the parking takes to spit out air and apply the spring.
     
  4. Richter

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    Lol, maybe that why my new truck yells at me and flashes a parking brake warning on the screen until i take my foot off.
     
  5. rank

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    You're only going to roll an inch or two.
     
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