Air Break System

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Across
  1. 1. Brake system uses parts of the service and parking brake systems to stop the vehicle in a brake system failure.
  2. 4. The driver then holds the foot brake for 1 minute after stabilization of the air gauge for this test.
  3. 6. Used to hold compressed air
  4. 8. A warning signal you can see must come on when the air pressure in the tanks falls between 55 and 75 psi
  5. 9. This pumps air into the air storage tanks
  6. 11. Is a computerized system that keeps your wheels from locking up during hard brake applications.
  7. 12. This valve protects the tank and the rest of the system from too much pressure.
  8. 13. Used to empty the air tanks completely
  9. 15. Diamond-shaped, yellow, push-pull control knob used to put spring brakes.
  10. 16. To stop, the brake shoes and linings are pushed against the inside of the?
Down
  1. 2. Alcohol ______, helps to reduce the risk of ice in air brake valves and other parts.
  2. 3. Pushing this pedal down harder applies more air pressure.
  3. 5. The switch turns on the brake lights when you put on the air brakes.
  4. 7. Controls when the air compressor will pump air into the air storage tanks.
  5. 10. Forces the brake shoes away from one another and presses them against the inside of the brake drum.
  6. 12. Brake system applies and releases the brakes when you use the brake pedal during nor-mal driving.
  7. 14. Brakes held back by air pressure when driving