Practice question
How do you perform the applied stroke method to measure pushrod stroke, and what is the required pressure range for this test?
- With system pressure at 60 psi, pull the pushrod by hand and measure travel
- Scribe the pushrod, make a full brake application with 90-100 psi in the system, and measure the distance between the scribe mark and chamber face
- With engine running at fast idle, measure the time it takes the pushrod to extend
- Fully cage the spring brakes and measure the length of the caging bolt
Answer: B — Scribe the pushrod, make a full brake application with 90-100 psi in the system, and measure the distance between the scribe mark and chamber face
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