Practice question
Why should you not manually adjust an automatic slack adjuster (ASA) to correct an out-of-adjustment brake?
- It is physically impossible to turn the adjusting bolt on an ASA
- Manual adjustment masks a mechanical problem (like a worn or broken adjuster) and will quickly fail again
- Adjusting an ASA manually voids the vehicle's engine warranty
- Manual adjustment will disable the low-pressure warning light
Answer: B — Manual adjustment masks a mechanical problem (like a worn or broken adjuster) and will quickly fail again
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