Practice question

What force applies the parking brakes in a heavy truck air brake system when the parking brake valve is pulled?

  1. High air pressure acting on the service diaphragm
  2. Mechanical spring pressure inside the spring brake chamber
  3. Hydraulic fluid pressure from the steering pump
  4. Magnetic force from the retarder coils

Answer: B — Mechanical spring pressure inside the spring brake chamber

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