Why should a driver never attempt to compensate for a maladjusted brake by simply pressing the brake pedal harder?
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Correct answer to question 123 (Air Brakes): Pressing harder does not fix uneven force distribution and the underlying mechanical problem remains
Why
Pressing the pedal harder increases air pressure to all the brakes but does not correct the mechanical problem of one brake being out of adjustment, so the vehicle should be repaired rather than compensated for.
Updated: November 2026
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