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  1. fasttruck

    One service brake won’t release...

    Some clutch fans (Hortons I believe) have a provision to pass a bolt through the clutch sides which will cause them to turn as one. Repairing ruptured emergency diaphragms in dual service brake chambers is hazardous to your health when the spring gets away from you. Springs are bigger than those...
  2. fasttruck

    One service brake won’t release...

    Wedge brakes are less common in the commercial world than s-cam brakes so naturally the Army loaded up on them. In theory they are self adjusting but the military is buying self adjusting slack adjusters for cam brakes too. My M871A2 has them. The wedge brakes, if not operated often or...
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