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yeap.. just trying to understand from a mechanic or engineer point. Since I service everything I own, air brakes are new to me. I hope this tread dies a horrible death. Similar to the way I orchestrated it. Someone delete this and put it out of its misery.. Im out of here.

I asked something that still has not been answered.. Im assuming because it does not exist or it isnt relevant. trying to explain my question and what I know or dont know is exhausting.. I quit

Thanks.. Understanding the machinist of it and how it works is what Im interested in.. Not being a dumb drivers that knows to hookup and push a air button

Well if you knew me or knew what you were talking about then Im might care what you think. Ive known everything thats listed on this thread (stupid answers like explaining to me why a empty trailer locks its wheels or what trailer only braking is for) I just dont bother telling them because...

Its a m931A2 pulling a commercial dozer trailer.

Slack adjusters? Maybe I need to know more about these..

Weird. A trailer tire locks up easier unloaded and the trailer braking can do more with when its loaded. Maybe the air system makes it more linear on the trailer than what Im use to on electric trailer brakes.

I didnt say I was going to use the trolley brake. My post is for adjusting the brake ratio while braking between the the truck and trailer. IE more trailer brake because its loaded or less because its unloaded.

I have a tractor that has the separate trailer control to the right of the steering wheel but that’s for braking the trailer separate. How would I adjust the trailer to truck ratio? Meaning I need more trailer to truck or the other way? What if the trailer’s air supply line attached behind...