Practice question
What is the difference between a 'Type 30' and a 'Type 20' brake chamber, and why does this matter for brake adjustment limits?
- Type 30 has a larger surface area (30 square inches), which means it has a longer maximum legal pushrod stroke limit (2 inches or 50 mm) than a Type 20 chamber
- Type 30 is used only on steering axles and Type 20 on drive axles
- Type 30 chambers are hydraulic and Type 20 are pneumatic
- Type 30 operates at 300 psi and Type 20 operates at 200 psi
Answer: A — Type 30 has a larger surface area (30 square inches), which means it has a longer maximum legal pushrod stroke limit (2 inches or 50 mm) than a Type 20 chamber
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