Practice question

Why can spring parking brakes automatically apply if system pressure becomes very low?

  1. Because the compressor doubles its output
  2. Because release air holding the springs compressed is lost as pressure falls
  3. Because ABS locks the steering axle
  4. Because the glad hands heat the drums

Answer: B — Because release air holding the springs compressed is lost as pressure falls

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