Air brakes

Air brakes

Air brakes

air to all foundation brakes

  • A vehicle with an air brake system has brakes that are initiated by air pressure from an engine-driven compressor.
  • This sends air pressure through a series of hoses, reservoirs, and control valves to all the vehicle’s foundation brakes.
  • An air brake “Q” endorsement or Class 1 licence is required to drive a vehicle with an air brake system.

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