Practice question
A low-air warning works, but one brake has excessive pushrod stroke. Why is the vehicle still unsafe?
- Excessive stroke improves spring brake holding
- Warning and adjustment are separate; excessive stroke reduces brake force even with adequate pressure
- The warning automatically adjusts the pushrod
- Excessive stroke matters only with empty tanks
Answer: B — Warning and adjustment are separate; excessive stroke reduces brake force even with adequate pressure
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