With just more than a month until the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) annual International Roadcheck, Commercial Carrier Journal (CCJ) – a sister publication of Overdrive and Trucks, Parts, Service – has released its updated Air Brake Book.
First published in 1988, the book serves as a complete, up-to-date reference on heavy vehicle air brake systems. It is currently in its 11th edition.
The book is available as a free download here.
Authored and updated by CCJ, Overdrive and Trucks, Parts, Service staff, the new edition covers 10 chapters, including full-color illustrations and diagrams; updated brake-related Recommended Practices from the American Trucking Associations' Technology and Maintenance Council; and updated out of service criteria from CVSA.
• Chapter 1: Brake friction material goes greener: Friction material undergoes an EPA-friendly change.
• Chapter 2: Air brake system anatomy: Understanding the components of a commercial vehicle air brake system is crucial to diagnosing and repairing complex brake problems.
