Air Brakes · Question 37

Question 37 of 140

In a spring brake chamber, what are the two main sections and their roles?

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Correct answer to question 37 (Air Brakes): A service brake section using air pressure to apply the brake, and a spring brake section held off by air pressure that applies automatically if that air is lost

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The service section applies the brake using metered air pressure for normal stops, while the spring section is held released by air and slams on automatically the moment that air is lost.

Updated: November 2026

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