Practice question

What is the purpose of a slack adjuster in an air brake system?

  1. To adjust air pressure delivered to the brake chambers
  2. To maintain proper brake shoe-to-drum clearance as brake linings wear
  3. To regulate the governor cut-out pressure
  4. To control air flow to the spring brakes

Answer: B — To maintain proper brake shoe-to-drum clearance as brake linings wear

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