Practice question

What converts air pressure in a brake chamber into mechanical force at an S-cam brake?

  1. The air dryer purge valve alone
  2. The compressor governor diaphragm alone
  3. The steering gearbox sector shaft
  4. The diaphragm and pushrod acting through the slack adjuster

Answer: D — The diaphragm and pushrod acting through the slack adjuster

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