Air Brakes Explained Simply :: Service, Parking and Emergency Brakes One & the Same
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On a hydraulic braking system that is fitted to most passenger vehicle, there are three brake types:
1) service brakes (brake pedal)
2) parking brakes
3) emergency brakes.
All braking systems are divided into two independent sub-systems, therefore it is rare that service brakes fail.
When you're going up and down the road, you apply the foot pedal and the vehicle comes to a nice gentle stop. Or if you find yourself in an emergency situation, you have the brake pedal and the vehicle comes to a screeching halt.
Although 85% of vehicles in North America are fitted with automatic transmissions and 90% of those drivers don't use the parking brake, all vehicles have parking brakes. And drivers should use the parking brake to prevent undue wear on their transmission when the vehicle is left parked.
And in the event that the brakes fail going up and down the road and the brake pedal doesn't work, the driver can apply the parking brake. When the brakes fail and the driver uses the parking brake to bring the vehicle to a stop, the parking brake is now an emergency brake, because--oddly enough--it is now an emergency situation.
Ai brakes have the same three types of brakes:
1) service brakes (brake pedal)
2) parking brakes
3) emergency brakes.
What has confused students since air brake courses were implement in the 1970s is that instructors refer to service brakes as air brakes and spring brakes as parking and emergency brakes. There has not been a clear terminology, and this lack of clarity has served to confuse air brake students.
So, the three brake types are the same. What is different is that power source that applies the brakes.
On a hydraulic system, hydraulic pressure applies the service brakes. The parking/emergency brakes are applied with a cable and lever. The energy to move the lever comes from the driver.
The only difference between the brakes on a hydraulic system and those on an air brake system is the power source and that the emergency brakes on your car are applied manually - on an air brake system, the emergency brakes apply automatically.
On an air brake system, the driver pushes the brake pedal and applies the service brakes going up and down the road. When the driver parks the vehicle, she/he pulls the parking control valve on the dash and exhausts the air from the spring brake chamber. Exhausting the air pressure allows the large, powerful springs to expand which applies the parking brakes.
While the vehicle is going up and down the road, the large powerful springs are held in the released position by air pressure. If the air pressure is lost, the large powerful spring will expand and begin to automatically apply the emergency brakes.
Both hydraulic and air brake systems are the same. Both have parking brakes where the parking/emergency brakes are one and the same. The only difference is that the emergency brakes on your car are applied manually and on an air brake system these apply automatically.
What has confused students is referring to parking/emergency brakes as spring brakes.
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yeah man totally. THIS IS SO MUCH EASIER TO UNDERSTAND. Thank you !!
Happy to hear we can help out my friend. Drop us a note if you have further questions. Cheers Rick
I took a 16 hour air brake course last weekend and barely learned anything, had trouble staying awake as the teacher spoke. But after watching your videos all day I took the air brakes knowledge test and passed with ease (22 out of 25). Best CDL videos on the web.
Now to watch your pre-trip/driving test videos. :) Thanks a lot for being one of the few clear, concise youtubers on this subject.
Hi Chris- thank you for your comment and compliment. Congratulations on passing your test and moving forward. And thank you for letting us know. Which class of licence are you working toward and where are you in the world. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
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If you start falling asleep, time to take an air break.
Was hoping to see a few pics of the actual braking system, a pic showing the s cam, a pic showing the spring being held back and what it does when I press the pedal, anything... Some ppl are visual learners
Hi SCARECROW3999 - Thank you for your comment. This is going to be a better video for you my friend: ruclips.net/video/dMxilatT0qw/видео.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Absolutely I believed spring brakes were different This is by Far THE most simplified explanation ever You are GOD sent Thank you!!
Hi GIRLCODE Daughter of TMH - Thank you for your comment. And you are most welcome my friend. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Smart Drive Test Thank You Rick I'm taking my CDL permit now Class B I am going to be driving a public bus for my City and I've received all endorsement except the Air Brakes I failed 3 times feeling a bit defeated and lost so thank you for the encouragement I know I'll PASS this test With People like you who don't personally know "US" but care enough to help heard you say it means a lot to you it means a lot to us as Well that someone understands they are using "trickery" because after a while you begin to question your sanity THX for responding & most importantly THX for being you!! 😊
Hi GIRLCODE Daughter of TMH - Apologies for the late response. Thank you for your comment. How is the studying going my friend. Maybe this test will help: www.smartdrivetest.com/air-brakes-explained-simply If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Smart Drive Test My goodness I'm happy to report I Passed!!!! With only one incorrect answer because of Over confidence can you believe it? I rushed on one of those tricky questions but Thank You so much I passed last Wednesday and I'll never forget just how much you have assisted.
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I think you over-complicated the issue. Consider starting with the fact that brakes apply a friction force on the wheels. There are 2 kinds that are mutually exclusive for an individual wheel: disk brakes or drum brakes. A force is needed to actuate the disk or drum. In most cars and light trucks, the force is exerted by hydraulic pressure. On larger trucks, buses, RVs et alia, the force is exerted by compressed air and are called air brakes. Air brakes have a fail-safe mechanism that holds pressure to compress large springs until stored air pressure falls below a certain level. When that happens the force compressing those large springs drops and the springs expand exertings pressure on the brakes thus bringing the vehicle to a stop, eventually. Parking brakes and their use as emergency brakes apply to cars and light trucks. Instead of hydraulic pressure, muscle power is used to put pressure on the brakes to cause the slowing friction.
A diagram or 2 would make this a lot easier and save you a lot of breath.
Hi RH Hutchins - Thank you for your comment. The point of the video was to compare car brakes to air brakes. Service, parking and emergency brakes. It was a starting point to illustrate that the brakes on an air brake vehicle are the same as on the car - just the power source is different. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank for that explanation of the springs brakes. I was able to see what he was trying to explain.
Thanks man you realy awesome and I passed my class 4 and 5 after I watched you and now I'm applying for Class 1
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PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: ruclips.net/video/21hBJ49sX-s/видео.html
I was confused and thought there were two completely different braking systems. Now it makes sense. Thank you!!
Hi sean m - Thank you for your comment. And we're happy to hear we could clear up the misundersanding. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi Dr. August, it is unbelievable how you cleared my confusion in under 5 minutes, even after spending more than 20 hrs in class, I was still confused thinking spring breaks were totally different, My Instructor explained the mechanism of how spring breaks work, but because I already had the notion it was a different system, I was still confused until after watching this video. Thank you, thank you!
Hi Mikro Tech - you are most welcome my friend. If we can help further, drop us a note. All the best, Cheers Rick
Great video, very informative.. I was also very confused about the whole air break and spring break system and this video really simplified things. Looking to write my cdl class 1 knowledge test next week here in British Columbia. I have learned more watching your videos than reading the studying guide. Thank you so much!!
Spring breaks confused me too at 1st. I thought these Spring brakes were only available in Cancun Mexico, once a year in April.
Hi Jesse Alva - Thank you for your great comment. And unfortunately, that old technology has hung around. Nope, the springs are work the entire time the truck is stopped. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Ladies and Gentleman; we have a comedian here, your humor is very very clever and very witty - I always enjoy a well thought out humorous joke! Actually took me a moment to catch on; then I had a genuine laugh! Congrats; very well worded, I enjoyed the humorous laughter once I caught on to it, Thank You! : - )
friggin hilarious, I just LOLed
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Thank you for your clear and concise explanation of spring brakes, why they're called such and how they work! You have produced an eye-opening video that should be seen by all drivers, especially those planning to drive commercial vehicles or class A RVs. You have taken the great mystery out of the various study guides, manuals and tests I have been using and made the information easy to understand. Again, thank you so much! I have enjoyed watching all of your videos that I have come across so far.
Hi RR1 - Thank you for your comment and great endorsement. We're happy to hear that we could help out. And you are most welcome. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank you for explaining this and simplifying it for new drivers. Have to admit, I once searched for spring brakes and whether or not they have to be applied by the driver. This video will, er...SHOULD clear up any confusion a new driver may have. Thank you again and keep up the good videos!
So glad I stumbled on your simply explained videos related to various systems on semi trucks. I'm studying for my CDL learner's permit and your air brakes breakdown really cleared up some confusion created by multiple resources designed to help me through the learning process. Thank goodness, your approach got my head straight. Very well explained. Thank you!
Hi Travellerherethere - And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Man, that helped me out so much. You made it really easy to understand. Going for my permit in a couple days and was stressing out over this, but now I think I'll pass for sure. Thanks
Happy to hear we could help. Drop us a note if you have further questions. Good luck on your permit. All the very best, Cheers Rick
Thank you so much for breaking this down. Yes I thought the spring brakes were completely separate. You've helped me tremendously!!!
Hi Christina Daniel - Thank you for your comment. And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
This is SO well done. I am not a driver, I'm an instructional designer trying to write the training on the air braking system for CDL students and I was struggling with exactly the issue you described. The resources I have make it sound like there are three sets of brakes on each wheel, instead on only one set that is deployed at different times, in different ways, through different power sources. Why is that so hard? Thank You!!!
Yes I was confused. But after watching this video. It makes alot of sence. Thanks. Great video again.From Ontario
Hi Wajid Majeed - Thank you for your comment. And you are most welcome. Happy to hear we could clear up the confusion there in Ontario. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Okay so for those who don’t know, the term ‘spring brakes’ was coined when the brakes on air brake systems started using springs. Before they were around, the trailers would hold air in the tanks, and relied on air pressure(just like if you had your foot on the brake pedal) to hold the brakes. The problem with this is, when the air eventually leaks out of the trailer air tanks, the brakes slowly release, leaving only the landing gear to hold the trailer still. Spring brakes came out, and now the brakes will always stay on, even with empty tanks on the trailer. That’s what I was taught in trucking school.
Hi Riley Mccarthy - Thank you for your comment. The term "spring brake" is confusing and should be jettisoned from the curriculum. It should simply be referred to as the parking/emergency brake because that's what it does. The function is the same on a large vehicle fitted with air brakes as on your passenger vehicle fitted with hydraulic brakes. All the best, Cheers Rick
Smart Drive Test , I agree. To this day I’ve never seen a trailer without spring brakes. Or a truck for that matter. The term has become obsolete. Hey keep up the good work btw. Your videos are great, and very easy to comprehend.👍
Hi Riley Mccarthy - Thank you for your response my friend. And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
@@rileymccartHy100 as an ex DOT officer, I’ve only seen one trailer without spring brakes- a 1948 Fruehauf flatbed that was owned by Congoleum. Mechanically, there was nothing wrong with it. You just have to chock the wheels when parking it in case of air loss.
100 % - I was confused for the longest time when I first started this journey to get my permit. Your video(s) is so helpful, you nailed it! I just got my learners permit, our instructor recommends your videos. Spring brakes (and air pressure)are incredible devices for stopping such a large moving object
Hi Ararespecies Authenticity - And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Yes, Mr. August. I was confused as well but you've cleared that up for me with this video. Thank you!
Hi nikki revenue - Thank you for your comment. We're happy to hear we could help out. Have a look at this video too: ruclips.net/video/dMxilatT0qw/видео.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
I live in Canada and from what I know , Buses have Service Brakes only. The emergency Brakes are beside the seat and are pulled by cable or hydraulic fluid in a separately mechanism. Semi (Tractors and trailers) have Spring Brakes as Emergency Brakes included as a one unit linked to the Service. ✌🏼
Rick I appreciate your videos. always helpful. I'm doing my class 3. I understand how the brakes work I think using photos with explanations would help un confuse people
Hi Gary Rudick - thank you for your comment and feedback - that really helps. Yes, the manual will have lots of photos, explanations, animated gifs, and links to videos. If there's anything further we can do drop us a note, always happy to help. Cheers Rick
do you have a specific Alberta pre trip inspection list? I am having a hard time remembering things like suspension springs, tie rod, brake alignment, brake chambers, brake drums, slack adjustors etc. rmthats part of the front it's this and the back of the truck that gets me. I'm doing my class
Hi Gary Rudick - let me look around and see if I have one for you. I should be able to get something for your by tomorrow. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi Gary - here's the form. Have a quick look to make sure everything is the same as Alberta - there migh be some minor differences. All the best, Cheers Rick www.smartdrivetest.com/alberta-class-3-pre-trip-inspection
Hi Rick, I go write my air brakes test tomorrow for the 5th time! I have been studying for 2 months, even took a course! Very frustrating but not giving up. Been watching your videos for 2 months now and they are very informative, thank you!
Hi fibby mcgee - We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
did you pass finally?
I am going to take my test today! I did take the course but with the information being so new to me your video confirmed the spring brakes just that much better. I have a good instructor. Thanks for the refresher!!
You’re welcome. Good luck on your test today. Remember to breathe & read all the choices before selecting an answer. All the best, Cheers Rick
You’re 100% right about the spring breaks throwing students off. Im not a mechanic type guy and doing my CDL studying I was confused with spring breaks. You cleared it up perfectly. Thanks
Hi Ryan Pillard - you are most welcome my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
OMG I’m taking my CDL Permit in Chicago Illinois tomorrow 9/14/18 this was simplified to capacity. I definitely was lost on this course thanks so much
Hi Jasmine Giles - Thank you for your comment. You're going to do awesome. Remember to breath; that will cause your body to relax. Good luck on your road CDL test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick PS - so glad that we clear up the confusion.
Yes, you've cleared up alot of things for me in your training videos. I was unsure about the different brakes but now you've made it crystal clear. I will be watching all of your videos. Thanks
Hi Glen Henderson - And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Omg THANK YOU. I'm studying for my CDL and I'm learning about the airline system and coupling. The spring brake thing totally threw me off. I appreciate this video so much
Hi Mark Casarez - you are most welcome my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank you this really helped me out.
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Checking on from GA this made so much sense. I passed my air breaks and combinations today thank you. The spring break break down made it easy to understand.I suggest this channel.
Hi Brian Love-El - that is *_TERRIFIC_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: ruclips.net/video/21hBJ49sX-s/видео.html
Yeah I wish I would have watched this before I only got 19 out of 25 right
yes, you are absolutely right. My confusion was exactly the way you described...2 separate braking systems.. keep clarification in your presentation...helped me out a lot, and probably others too. I've seen a lot of brake stuff on internet, but none of the others explains this little detail like you,...good job...thx!
Hi Ron Johnson - And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Finally I got the right answer about spring break, I'm about to go and take my air brakes test right now. Thanks a lot and many blessings to you.
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oh yes, this is why i haven't tested yet! Thank you, now I feel a lot better. You rock
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I've been driving heavy vehicles (mostly bus and coach) for about 11 years, and yes..... I was most certainly confused if the park brake was the same brake (say, pad/drum) as the service brake.
I lost air one day, and the mechanic who came to fix it could not explain it to me.
I was also under the impression at the time (very mistakenly) that ALL the brakes (on all wheels) were spring loaded!!!! (ie, no air = all brakes on... Not so!!!)
Have done my research since then and now understand only the rears are a very well thought out bit of engineering that serves a combination park and service brake.
Main point, you made it quite clear that the maxi/spring brake does indeed activate the same brake disc/drum as the service brake.... Would have saved me a lot of confusion some 6 years ago!!!
Hi Steve O'Donald - Thank you for your comment. And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. Unfortunately there is a lot of assumed knowledge on the part of instructors that teach these air brake course, which servers to confound students. All the best, Cheers Rick
With this video I understand the air brake system and passed my CDL WRITTEN TEST. THANK YOU SO MUCH.
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Thanks for clarifying this. Im on a CDL clasS now and my brain fells like its gonna pop with so much info. Keep up the good work.
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Finally someone was able to simplify my confusion!!!!!
46 year old woman trying something new. I have not ever driven a standard car and was completely in the dark. Thanks buddy! I was thinking for a brief second I had made one hell of a mistake taking this course. All clear...or atleast a lot more clear***
Hi deanna warren - Thank you for your comment. And you inspire myself and others!! Keep going, you're doing awesome. And we're happy to hear that the information helped out. No, you didn't make a mistake. Saying that, it is going to be work because learning requires that. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Air brakes are on all the time except when the air pressure compresses the brake diagram which compresses the brake springs that way if there is a loss of air the brakes apply
Studying to get my CDL Class A and all your videos are really helpful to understand. Thank you so much for clarifying the confusing about " Spring Brakes". Keep up the great videos...... Thank God I found you here....
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I haven't taken a course yet, but studying in advance for my cdl course. I was really confused about the air brake system and you cleared it up in 10 minutes! Thank you for taking the time to make this video.
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You are smart to prestudy before taking coarse. Be safe.
Hi Erwin Brubacker - Thank you for your comment and encouragement. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thanks for the demystifying this issue. You're right, I thought of spring breaks as a separate system in the truck ...
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Yes, me too. I thought there were two, not two power sources. Thank you
Wow Rick! that was so Simplified. Now I get it!
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That explanation clears everything about brakes. Thanks a lot. You made it easy and simple.
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I was confused as well until I watched your video! Thanks so much for the simplicity and taking time to make this for us. You da man
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re: spring brakes are less confusing to me than referring to parking brake and emergency brake as two separate brake systems. they are one in the same, just named for the event in which you'd use them. just my opinion
Perhaps I didn't explain it well. Springs are a power source, NOT a purpose for the brakes applying. Service brake are the brake pedal. When you push the brake pedal going up and down the road, the system uses air pressure to apply the brakes. When you park the vehicle and exhaust the air out of the system, large powerful springs apply the parking brakes. If there is a catastrophic air loss in the system, the same powerful springs apply the brakes automatically. 3, 2, 1 - 3 reasons that the brakes apply (service, parking, emergency); 2 power sources (air & springs), 1 brake. All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest thanks for the clarification. that is the best explanation i've heard describing the 3 uses of air brake systems.
You’re welcome my friend. Cheers Rick
Rick - I was confused and this really did help. I do think the explanation starting at 8:00 up to 8:35 was the key to the whole thing for me. The light went on at that point if that helps? :)
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yeah we get confuse because we dont read all the book yet or never read the book
Thank you! Currently testing for my CDL permit to drive a bus. Passed the general knowledge but had trouble with the air brakes. This video has definitely helped me become more knowledgeable of the air brake system.
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Thanks for the help. This gave me the basic foundation to understand the test questions. I went into the DMV and passed the air brakes test right after :)
Hi Brenda N - Thank you for your comment. Congratulations on passing your air brake test. What CDL license are you working toward my friend? If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hydraulic and Pneumatic brake systems are almost the same process, the only difference is in hydraulic we use fluid, they are cylinders .....and .Pneumatic we use only air. But both are now combined in some heavy vehicle like Buses, ultra
Hi Omar bou Muhammad Alhamdoulilah - Apologies for the late response. Thank you for your query. On older systems they were combined, but these have fallen out of favour for the air brake system. All the best, Cheers Rick
I know I am writing this on Sept. 26, 2019 but I would like to suggest using a model or diagram of the parts to show what you are explaining. You could even use parts off a vehicle which would be considered a model. I would thoroughly like to explain the air brake system of a train to you as I believe I could do it less confusing as these brake systems are. Very simply on a train no air no brakes. Once charged the reduction of air pressure in the train line the brakes come on and in case of a separation the emergency is full pressure to the pistons until air pressure bleeds off then no brakes unless hand brakes are applied.
Hi Roy Reynolds - Thank you for your feedback. Yes, this video needs to be re-done. However, this video I suspect is the one you're looking for my friend: ruclips.net/video/dMxilatT0qw/видео.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thanks. In the last part you completely explained the difference between parking and emergency which i had trouble figuring out. Especially when you said one brake with 2 sources made a lot of sense. From Virginia, USA
yes , that's me , didn't understand air brakes and spring brakes.
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This video was confusing as hell please break it down one by one in different videos let's talk about air brakes on a semi only
Hi Roman Empire 16 - Thank you for your feedback. This video will help: ruclips.net/video/dMxilatT0qw/видео.html All the best, Cheers Rick
Oh my gosh! I have failed my Air Brake test twice and I hate to admit that, but each time it brought up a confusing question as to spring brakes and it even was in General Knowledge! Thank you!
Hi Lisa S - Thank you for your comment. And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. Remember my friend: failure is not final. And think of all the information that you've learned that are stepping stones to passing the air brake course. You can do it my friend. Ask away if you have any question - always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Yes! Thank you! I appreciate this! I was very confused as to how this all worked.
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I thought it was a different braking system 🤦
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I've just taken the Air Brake course and was confused about the concept of the Spring Brake being separate.Thank you very much, it has "simplified" the system for me!
Hi Janet Mackenzie - And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
I was a heavy Vehicle Diesel Mechanic in "Australia", some 25 years ago, and I too was confused about Air Brake systems (didn't have a lot to do with them)., I always thought that when the brake pedal was actuated it released air from the system and the spring applied the brakes (I was wrong) as I can now understand from your video. having gone through trade school some time ago, your video helped me understand the basics and cleared my confusion. Well Done and Thanks, GOOD video... :-)
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Thank you so much for your videos, they have truly taught me what I needed to know after leaving my spring brake course feeling uneducated and incapable of what I was now “qualified” to do. I really wish I had watched your videos first before I went into the course then maybe I would have know what he was talking about....
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Thankful to find someone who cleared up my confusion! I failed first attempt at test because of my confusion over these matters. You got my a job!
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Yes, this is really helpful. I've been driving rigs since 2001 and have understood this but could never articulate it as well as you. Thanks!
Thank you for explaining the spring brake. I was confused but you simplified it, and now I have a better understanding of how a spring brake operates. I recently became an owner of an older bus that is being equipped with spring brakes. I was totally confused, but I got it now. Many thanks!
This is very helpful as I work towards my CDL Class A
Yes, you're right about the confusion instructors cause, explaining spring breaks, service, parking and emergency breaks... Thank you for making it clear in less than 10 minutes.
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wow,thank you so much for this video sir !!!
im not good with English,so everytime i study air brake i dont understand and confused me "ALOT".Now i get it ,thank you so much again !!!
Yes, I was getting confused and you explained it very simply. Thanks!
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Totally simplified !! Thank you for your dedication in helping clear up that confusion! It helped me and I’m sure it will for others! 👍
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Yes! I was confused about spring brakes, thought they were something different. Thank you for clarification! Maybe now I will finally pass the DMV test on air brakes, after 3 fails.
I was definitely confused on this subject. Thanks for the help.
I'm going to get my cdl for a MC company. First video i clicked on was yours. This is VERY helpful and now i will know if the course starts talking about Spring, I understand what they are referring to. Thank you for making this video!!
I just started school in PA and am so glad you helped me know the brake difference 😁
You simplified air brakes. Easy now that I have listened to your explanation. Thank you
I was about to go into cmv training thinking the spring brakes were like this totally different brake component, & I spent most of my life working on my fathers trucks. Your the only one on RUclips that confirmed what I already thought I knew. Just to put in perspective how on point you were lol My father only has dump trucks so that's why I'm going for the proper training. I never understood the Airbrakes like a driver should so thankyou.
The best line was that parking brakes & emergency brakes are one in the same. The name changes when the situation changes!!! (You put on parking brake voluntarily or the spring brakes come on in an emergency & are therefore called emergency brakes) Very helpful!
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Yes, i was confused with the spring break but youve cleared it up.. thanks
Yup! I was confused about the understanding of the air break system. Thanks!!!
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Yes, thank you for your simplified answer between Spring breaks and Airbrakes. I’m just starting to study for my driver permit for CDL and knew nothing at all about Airbrakes. Keep on keepin on!
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Thanks very much for your video. I was also confused about spring brakes , thinking they were another completely different braking system. Very well done!!!
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absolute best explanation needed for clarity on my confusion.
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Information helped. I was confused but it makes sense now. I do believe you have a way of making things easy. Thanks!
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Thanks for the video! I was also confused when they mentioned spring brakes. This video cleared it up well!
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Wow, a job well done. It was like you delivered it from the bottom of your heart, with commitment and dedication . It was precise and concise. It cleared up the confusion even about service brakes. Thanks.
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this was spot on, i needed it very much. thank you!
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I was also confused about the spring break system, glad you simplified it.
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Thank you so much for the clarification. It’s been weeks since I was able to gain a understanding. I appreciate it!!!
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Here in Canada, doing my air brake knowledge and practical test tomorrow! Wish me luck!
Thanks for the video for the huge clear up!!!
Amazing instructor/Teacher!
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I’m taking my air brake test tomorrow and this video explains it very well. I was totally confused I thought the brakes were two different things. 😅 Now it makes sense. Thank you sooo much
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Short & simple. Thanks for posting!
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Thanks for this explanation. It did help simplify the braking system.
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You did so much better than my teacher at school! Thanks for sharing! I'm going to watch it one more time to really soak it in, this is almost all new information for me and you do a great job at explaining it.
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Smart Drive Test thanks
Thanks for clearing up the confusion about spring brakes and air brakes!
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I really appreciate the way you explain things. It is obvious that you have been teaching for a long time. Thanks for your videos.
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Thank you very much for explaining and simplifying these terminologies! AND I do agree with you that I was confused.
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Thanks a lot! So glad I watched this. I did have that confusion
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Thank you for clearing that up
oh my goodness...this makes so much more sense now. I have my class 2 S school bus in Alberta and took an air brakes course to drive an air brakes bus. but because this course was geared toward the class 1 trucks. the class made no sense to me as i have never been in a Big truck...So thank you!! i am taking my written test tomorrow. and now the manual makes more sense and hopefully i should pass on the first test now!!
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The best simplified and genuine answer… thanks RICK !
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I did my Class 1 licence few years ago in Canada. & I believed Air Brakes are easy to understand.. Until an exchange of it to CDL in USA.. I am doing exams on my phone & there were a lot of questions about spring brakes & most of that I did wrong.. Cause I was answering like “No, not spring brakes,-Air brakes!” Haha but it was telling I was wrong.. I couldn’t understand what are they talking about. & started to think that maybe all the time there was another brake in my truck I didn’t know.. hahah I was trying to find info in Google but I didn’t. But You helped me to understand it so easily! THANK YOU. Same in car.. parking break & emergency brake.. Man.. You are so awesome! Thank You.
I am originally from Poland & understood everything from the first time cause a you explain so nicely. Thank You again & best for You!
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Hi! I'm an ESL teacher teaching trucking to students with low English levels! Thanks so much for these wonderful videos!
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Your video really simplified the air brake video! I’m reading the CDL book and taking sample tests. To pass my knowledge test to get class B