Can the vehicle stop if the air brake runs out of air?

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EvangelineDella
07/30/25 8:44am
It can stop without air. Here are the relevant explanations: The principle of the spring brake: The spring brake is a parking brake. Its principle is that there is a powerful spring inside the brake. Normally, the compressed air in the brake system pushes against the cylinder to balance the spring force. Pulling the handbrake releases this air, allowing the powerful spring to expand the brake shoes, thus activating the brake. Therefore, it can stop without air. The use of the spring brake:
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