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Stopping the Big Rigs - Quiz 5
In the parking brake system:
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The vehicle is parked using service brake air
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The vehicle is parked by mechanical means
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None of the above
The parking brake system is sometimes referred to as the emergency system.
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True
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False
In the event of a truck single circuit failure, the parking brakes:
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Should set up and remain on
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Permit the release of condensation from the tank
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Must be capable of being set 3 or 4 times
What controls the parking circuit?
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The driver
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The yellow diamond shaped dash valve
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In some cases a pressure sensitive dash valve
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All of the above
What's the function of the quick release valve in the parking brake system?
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Speed up the release time
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Speed up the application time
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Both A & B
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None of the above
The power spring found in the parking brake chamber:
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Should never be tampered with
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Is very powerful and dangerous
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Was not meant to be serviced
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All of the above
The Haldex Brake Chamber
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Has a tamper-proof spring chamber
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Has a stroke indicator band for quick reference to brake chamber stroke
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Has an end cap made of steel for safety
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All of the above
The dust plug on the caging tool's access hole keeps out contaminants which can cause premature failure of the assembly.
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True
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False
Check the spring brake center seal for leakage:
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Air from exhaust port of valve
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With a visual inspection
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By charging one side of the assembly and checking for leaks at the other side
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Both A & C
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None of the above