Brake Test

Question 1

Brake test

P

Answer 1

Parking Brake
Air pressure gauge is built to governor cut off 120-140
With brake applied place gear in drive
Accelerate slightly 
Parking brake should hold
Gear in Neutral

Question 2

Brake Test

A

Answer 2

Air Leakage Rate

Turn engine off
Turn key to on position
****With foot resting on the floor
Release parking brake 
Apply service brake 
After initial drop air leaks no more than 3 psi in 1 minute
Please time me

Question 3

Brake Test

L

Answer 3

Low air pressure warning

Begin fanning the service brake on and off
At 60 psi the low pressure warning light comes on (point)

Question 4

Brake Test

S (1)

Answer 4

Spring brake

Continue pumping service brake
Spring brake will pop out between 40 and 20 psi
Push button

Start engine

Question 5

Brake Test

S (2)

Answer 5

Service Brake

simulated I would drive forward at 5 mph
Apply service brake
Bus stops
Does not pull to left or right