Question

Collect information about the working process of air beeaks

Answer 1

Air storage tanks are filled with compressed air by the compressor, which is powered by the engine. When the driver steps on the brake pedal, or treadle valve, this allows air from the storage tanks to flow into the cylinder, pushing the piston down the cylinder.

The five main components of an “elementary” air brake system and their purposes are:

Compressor: to build up and maintain air pressure

Reservoirs: to store the compressed air

Foot valve: to draw compressed air from reservoirs when it is needed for braking

Brake chambers: to transfer the force of compressed air to mechanical linkages

Brake shoes and drums or brake rotors and pads: to create the friction needed to stop the vehicle