Practice question
What is the safety hazard associated with mismatching brake chambers (e.g., standard vs. long-stroke) on the same axle?
- It will cause the engine governor to cut in too frequently
- It causes unequal brake application forces and timings, leading to brake pull, jackknifing, or wheel lockup
- It forces the safety valve on the wet tank to open at 100 psi
- It prevents the driver from caging the spring brakes in an emergency
Answer: B — It causes unequal brake application forces and timings, leading to brake pull, jackknifing, or wheel lockup
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