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Releasing Air-Operated Parking Brakes
If your vehicle has air brakes, you could have a special
towing problem. If your vehicle has to be towed because
you had a complete loss of air pressure from both
systems, the parking brakes may have applied. The tow
operator can release the brakes manually by using the
following steps. Then your vehicle can be towed with all
wheels or just the rear wheels on the ground.
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1. Block the wheels of the vehicle.
2. Remove the release stud and nut from the side of the
brake chamber. Some chambers have studs which are
visible at all times.
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