WorksheetsMACK Truck Brake Systems
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
The parking brake control valves used on the LE series chassis are different from the park brake control valves used on other MACK chassis. These valves are designed to:
provide enhanced safety features
reduce maintenance costs
improve fuel efficiency
increase braking power
As a safety backup, the work brake system incorporates a feature that switches brake operation to the spring brakes if:
the hydraulic system fails
the air pressure drops
the engine stalls
the brake pedal is pressed too hard
To apply the work brake:
Press the brake pedal
Pull the handbrake lever
Turn off the engine
Shift to neutral gear
FMVSS 121 requirements cover (but are not limited to) the following:
Braking systems
Lighting systems
Emission standards
Safety belts
There are basic differences between straight truck and truck tractor air systems.
True
False
On CV model chassis, when ordered with additional air system capacity, the primary expansion reservoir is located on
the left side
the right side
the front
the rear
MACK chassis now incorporate electronically operated air solenoid valves to direct air pressure to the various accessory air circuits such as: (mark all that apply)
brake systems
suspension systems
transmission systems
cooling systems
If air pressure in either circuit drops below 70 psi, what should be done?
Check for leaks
Ignore the warning
Increase the pressure
Call for maintenance
The spring brake modulating relay valve was implemented into production ________________ on CV model chassis, and was used on models ______ and ______ from the beginning of production.
The spring brake modulating relay valve was implemented into production in 1995 on CV model chassis, and was used on models A and B from the beginning of production.
The spring brake modulating relay valve was implemented into production in 2000 on CV model chassis, and was used on models C and D from the beginning of production.
The spring brake modulating relay valve was implemented into production in 1998 on CV model chassis, and was used on models E and F from the beginning of production.
The spring brake modulating relay valve was implemented into production in 1992 on CV model chassis, and was used on models G and H from the beginning of production.
On LE and MR models, the spring brake control valve allows a modulated application of the spring brakes through ________________ in the event of a primary air system pressure loss.
a secondary air system pressure
an auxiliary hydraulic system
a manual override lever
an emergency brake reservoir
On tractor and trailer combinations, a tractor protection valve is used to prevent an air loss in the tractor air system should an air loss occur: ________________
in the trailer air system
in the tractor's hydraulic system
in the electrical system
in the fuel system
At approximately 70 psi, sufficient pressure exists in the air system to shut off the low air buzzer and the low air warning lamp. When the parking brake valve is pushed IN;
the vehicle starts moving
the parking brake is applied
the parking brake is released
the air pressure decreases
Many chassis are equipped with a relay valve that speeds up the application of the rear service brakes by providing reservoir pressure: ________________
15. Exhausting air through the relay valve allows the brakes to release more quickly than _______________.
the brakes being applied.
the brakes being manually released.
the brakes being engaged slowly.
the brakes being released without a relay valve.
16. Air in the line between the _______________ and the _______________ exhausts through the treadle valve.
the brake chamber and the atmosphere
the brake pedal and the brake chamber
the compressor and the reservoir
the reservoir and the brake chamber
17. Air-actuated brakes are _______________ on all MACK chassis.
installed
optional
removed
prohibited
All MACK chassis use a dual air system which is _______________ with either system capable of stopping the vehicle should one system fail.
redundant
single
optional
manual
What is the supply reservoir also called because it traps moisture, oil, etc.?
moisture separator
oil trap
water collector
humidity reservoir
Different reservoir configurations are available, depending upon chassis model.
TRUE
FALSE
It is the responsibility of the body/equipment installer/alterer to ensure that the chassis remains in compliance with U.S. Federal and Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards _______ and _______ when modifications are made to the air brake system.
It is recommended that ____________ plastic air line tubing be used for ____________ __________________ lines.
It is recommended that 3/8 inch plastic air line tubing be used for control pressure lines.
It is recommended that metal air line tubing be used for water lines.
It is recommended that rubber air line tubing be used for gas lines.
It is recommended that copper air line tubing be used for electrical lines.
U.S. Federal and ________________ Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (MVSS) 121 requires that total air capacity for the vehicle must be 12 times the total volume of all air chambers.
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (MVSS) 121
Canada
Department of Transportation (DOT) 121
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) 121
Applying the work brake while the vehicle is in motion, can lead to _______________________________ and loss of vehicle control could occur, especially on _______________________________. In addition, the force of the stop could cause the operator to be _______________________________.
1. wheel lockup, slippery surfaces, thrown from the normal driving position.
With foot pressure applied, the brake pedal on a vehicle with vacuum assisted power brakes moves down slightly when the engine is started. Technician A says this condition can be caused by a leaking power brake booster diaphragm. Technician B says the cause could be a faulty power brake booster check valve. Who is right?
Technician A only
Technician B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
Which component in the Hydro-Boost system provides power assist if there is a loss of hydraulic pressure to the system?
Boost piston
Check valve
Accumulator
Open-center spool valve
