What sign during a pre-trip inspection would suggest one brake is out of adjustment compared to the others on the same axle?
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Correct answer to question 65 (Air Brakes): One side's pushrod travels noticeably farther than the other before the brake engages
Why
When one side's pushrod travels noticeably more than the other on the same axle, that mismatch itself is the sign of an adjustment problem, even before comparing to any fixed limit.
Updated: November 2026