BRAKES (CONTINUED)
SYMPTOM
UNEVEN BRAKES
BRAKES APPLY TOO SLOWLY
BRAKES RELEASE TOO SLOWLY
ALL BRAKES DO NOT RELEASE
INSUFFICIENT BRAKES
BRAKES GRABBING
EXCESSIVE LEAKAGE WITH
BRAKES APPLIED
5-4
PROBLEM: REMEDY
See "SINGLE BRAKE DRAGGING OR LOCKED"
Restriction in hose: locate restriction and remove.
Worn brake linings: reline brakes.
Grease on linings: reline brakes.
Broken slack adjuster: replace slack adjuster.
Leaking brake chamber diaphragm: replace diaphragm.
Brakes need adjusting or lubrication: adjust or lubricate as
needed.
Low air pressure in brake system (below 105 PSI): check
tractor
air system.
Restricted tubing or hose: locate restriction and remove.
Defective relay valve: clean or replace.
Brakes need adjusting or lubrication: adjust or lubricate as
needed.
Brake rigging binding: align brakes or replace bent parts.
Exhaust port of relay valve restricted or plugged: clean
valve.
Tractor pressure too low: Adjust to provide 105 psi min.
Air system improperly connected to tractor: tighten or
adjust connections.
Brake valve on tractor is applied: release brake.
Relay emergency valve in emergency position: check line
pressure and check valve.
Restricted tubing or line: locate restriction and remove.
Defective tractor protection valve: troubleshoot tractor air
system.
Parking brakes locked: troubleshoot air system.
Tractor pressure too low: Adjust to provide 105 psi min.
Brakes need adjusting: adjust brakes.
Brakes need lubricating: lubricate brakes.
Brakes need relining: reline brakes.
Low air pressure: troubleshoot air system.
Defective relay emergency valve: repair or replace.
Brakes overheated: stop and allow brakes to cool, locate
cause of overheating.
Grease on brake linings: reline brakes.
Brake rigging binding: align brakes or replace bent parts.
Defective brake valve on tractor: repair or replace valve.
Defective relay emergency valve: repair or replace valve.EX-
CESSIVE LEAKAGE WITH BRAKES RELEASED
Relay emergency valve leaking: repair or replace valve.
Leaking tubing or hose: replace defective part.
Relay emergency valve leaking: repair or replace valve.
Leaking brake chamber diaphragm: replace diaphragm.
Leaking tubing or hose: replace defective part.