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24th February 2000, Page 39
24th February 2000
Page 39
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A Balancin Act

Achieving quick, efficient braking with drum-braked tractive units and semi-trailers has always been a bit of a balancing act. Now, with disc brakes becoming common, how do you......

Poor Braking

• There can be many causes of poor braking says Paul Billson (see panel, below). Cure the cause and your artic will regain proper braking efficiency. But most problems arise......

Braking Problems

• Trailer and tractor incompatible. • Incorrect tractor and/or trailer control valve. • Incorrect trailer valve predominance. • Incorrect loadsensing valve(s). • Incorrect brake......