Problem of synchronizing vacuum powered brakes on tractor-trailer combinations, where appreciable time lag in application of trailer brakes is encountered, and procedure for locating cause discussed; usual remedy is installation of faster type trailer relay valve with suitably larger connections to power chamber. (See also Brake Service v 16 n 2 Feb 1946 p 19-20, 22)


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    Title :

    How to improve slow trailer brakes


    Additional title:

    Motor Service


    Published in:

    Motor Service Magazine ; p 108-109 + 137


    Publication date :

    1946


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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