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HOW EBS OPERATES
Page 43 from 12th June 2003• When the driver presses the brake pedal, a deceleration value is imposed. The electronic line connected to the brakes regulates the pressure in......
Triple-line Braking System for Leyland Freightline...
Page 27 from 23rd October 1964A NEW triple-kine braking system has been introduced by Leyland Motors Ltd. on tractive units throughout the new Freightline range. Basic......
Keep your distance
Page 54 from 23rd January 1970When following a Dodge tractor, be it a 20, 22, 24 or 28 ton G.T.W. model, look out. Keep your distance. If that Dodge has to brake suddenly, it......
Know Your Air Brakes
Page 48 from 9th September 1966Part 25—Three-line Braking: Dual Hand Control N an earlier article we discussed the changes In brake control, and spoke of vehicles equipped with......
An Analysis of Coi ler Braking Systems
Page 70 from 10th March 1961T HE growth of cross-Channel and transcontinental haulage in recent years has not been without its problems. Developments in the use of containers......
Your Air Brakes
Page 40 from 2nd September 1966Part 24—Three-line Braking: The Auxiliary System A S the main air reservoir reaches a pressure of 70 p.s.i., the governor valve is opened and air......
Hesitant road to
Page 34 from 4th September 1997AILANCEEI Legislation on braking is dominated by maximum performance requirements. This is important, but so is vehicle behaviour under light......
The case for outer-axle braking
Page 56 from 22nd July 1966BY JOHN DICKSON SIMPSON M ANY people on the operating side of the commercial vehicle industry are concerned at the path manufacturers are following......
Transistors in Lucas Equipment
Page 54 from 15th March 1963VARIOUS developments in vehicle V electrical equipment employing transistors were announced yesterday by Joseph Lucas Ltd., at the opening of the......
A NEW SAFETY BRAKE FOR TRAILERS.
Page 15 from 29th May 1923A Brake that is Held Off Against a Pular' Spring, and so Becomes Self-applying, Should the Trailer Attempt to Overrun or to Break Away. T EE......