Basic Truck Air System

Basic air brake system schematics.

Basic truck air system.

An air compressor maintains the proper level of air pressure so that the air brakes and any other air powered accessories operate safely and consistently. Air brakes are used in large heavy vehicles particularly those having multiple trailers which must be linked into the brake system such as trucks buses trailers and. It also includes an air over hydraulic brake system. You must have an endorsement a specified on your licence to operate a vehicle equipped with an air brake system.

These diagrams are provided for basic identification only. The air brake system. An air brake or more formally a compressed air brake system is a type of friction brake for vehicles in which compressed air pressing on a piston is used to apply the pressure to the brake pad needed to stop the vehicle. Air compressor and governor.

Typical 6 wheel air brake system. Always consult a professional technician to properly troubleshoot your system. The five main components of an elementary air brake system and their purposes are the compressor reservoir foot valve brake chambers and brake shoes and drums or brake rotors and pads. The endorsement is not required when operating a class 3 or 5 vehicle licensed as a.

Depending on the make and model of your heavy truck its compressor is either gear or belt driven and gets cooled by either air or an engine cooling system. The air compressor is connected to the engine through gears or a.