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BrakesCA1989120

Freightliner TRUCK

Published
1989-08-28
Model years
1988–1989

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT BRAKE RATIO VALVES AND REAR BRAKE PROPORTIONING WILL EXPERIENCE REDUCED BRAKING AT LOW BRAKE APPLICATION PRESSURES WHEN OPERATING IN THE BOBTAIL MODE. VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT BRAKE MANUAL LIMIT VALVES AND REAR BRAKE BOBTAIL PROPORTIONING WILL EXPERIENCE REDUCED BRAKING IF THE LIMIT VALVE IS IN THE "SLIPPERY ROAD" (REDUCED PRESSURE) POSITION WHEN OPERATING IN BOBTAIL MODE. CORRECTION: THE FRONT AXLE RATIO VALVES ARE TO BE REMOVED AND REPLACED BY STANDARD VALVLING WHICH DOES NOT REDUCE APPLICATION PRESSURE.

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