Practice question

A measured S-cam pushrod travel is 1-3/4 inches, and no manufacturer specification allows it. What does the Nova Scotia procedure indicate?

  1. The brake needs adjustment because it exceeds the 3/4 to 1-1/2 inch range
  2. The brake is perfect because any travel under 2 inches is always accepted
  3. The gauge must be tapped instead of adjusting the brake
  4. The low-air warning device has failed

Answer: A — The brake needs adjustment because it exceeds the 3/4 to 1-1/2 inch range

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