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they stop the vehicle when you press the brake pedal so you dont kill yourself
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Do brakes over heat?
Yes, brakes on vehicles can overheat.
Is parking brakes and emergency brakes are considered spring brakes?
Only on air brake vehicles.
Why are larger brakes prefered over smaller brakes in vehicles?
Larger brakes = shorter stopping distance.
Can you still drive the car if the anti lock brakes is on?
on most vehicles , yes. you will have normal power disc brakes that were on all vehicles before abs was invented.
Does the Honda accord have front and rear brakes?
Of course. All vehicles have front & rear brakes.
How difficult is it to change emergency brakes to front wheels?
There are no emergency brakes on the front wheels of vehicles.
Can car brakes overheat?
Yes, they can. It tends to happen more rapidly in heavy duty vehicles with air brakes, but it can happen in light duty vehicles with hydraulic brakes, as well. Brakes create friction, friction creates heat. Too much of it, and they overheat.
Do you need to bleed brakes in newer vehicles?
yes
What brakes are required in all vehicles?
emergency brake...
Can you obtain a Class A CDL license for a truck and camper that has no air brakes?
You can get a Class A CDL without air brakes - you'll just have a "no air brakes" restriction which prohibits you from operating a CMV equipped with air brakes. The vehicles you road test have to be commercial vehicles subject to FHWA regulations - recreational vehicles are exempt, so you cannot get a CDL with one.
Who created air brakes?
If you're referring to air brakes as used in road vehicles, it was George Westinghouse.
What is a bus slack adjuster?
slack adjuster is the adjuster on the brakes of vehicles with air brakes. these are used to adjust and take the slack out of the brakes caused by usual wear on the brakes
