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simple questions#2 - emptying air tanks
- busdriver58
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simple questions#2 - emptying air tanks
I remember this advice from Paul but I didn't, how can I do this? where are located? do I need a special tool? the "parking brake" still working once I drained the tanks?
Julio & Julieta Pérez
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8V92 DD / HT-740 Allison
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8v71 DD / 4 Speed
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8V92 DD / HT-740 Allison
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8v71 DD / 4 Speed
- Songman
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Re: simple questions#2 - emptying air tanks
The parking brake uses air to release so it should be engaged when the tanks are empty. I can't tell you exactly how to empty them but there are tanks between the front wheels and also the rear.
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Re: simple questions#2 - emptying air tanks
For what it is worth. My brake will not release until I make a 100 lb. reduction on the brake pedal, regardless.Songman wrote:The parking brake uses air to release so it should be engaged when the tanks are empty. I can't tell you exactly how to empty them but there are tanks between the front wheels and also the rear.
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No I didn't say that ... Must have been some other guy.
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- Dreamscape
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Re: simple questions#2 - emptying air tanks
Julio, Are you trying to move the coach and it won't move? What kind of rear brakes do you have, DD-3's or Spring Brakes? The way to tell is if there are three air lines going to the brake can you have DD-3's, only two if you have spring brakes. That will help to determine which method works for you.
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- busdriver58
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Re: simple questions#2 - emptying air tanks
The bus can be moved without any problem, I just remember this when I asked for advice when I picked up the bus from the PO.Dreamscape wrote:Julio, Are you trying to move the coach and it won't move? What kind of rear brakes do you have, DD-3's or Spring Brakes? The way to tell is if there are three air lines going to the brake can you have DD-3's, only two if you have spring brakes. That will help to determine which method works for you.
Paul
How can I identify the brakes and which one is better? (I remember that you changed the brakes)
Julio & Julieta Pérez
1969 05 #7810
8V92 DD / HT-740 Allison
1964 01 #6469
8v71 DD / 4 Speed
1969 05 #7810
8V92 DD / HT-740 Allison
1964 01 #6469
8v71 DD / 4 Speed
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Re: simple questions#2 - emptying air tanks
I had the older style, DD-3's, changed them to Spring Brakes. A much better up to date brake chamber. Which ones do you have?
Check the air lines like I suggested earlier, three for DD-3, two for Spring Brake. This is on the rear axle.
Check the air lines like I suggested earlier, three for DD-3, two for Spring Brake. This is on the rear axle.
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