Practice question

Why is excessive pushrod travel dangerous?

  1. Available brake force drops quickly and can fall to zero if the chamber bottoms out
  2. It makes the air dryer purge more often but improves braking
  3. It increases the legal speed limit
  4. It proves the brakes are newly adjusted

Answer: A — Available brake force drops quickly and can fall to zero if the chamber bottoms out

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