Title: Service the slack adjusters.
Course: Diesel Equipment Technology II (20107-II) > Section: Brakes: Servicing the Mechanical/Foundation Brakes

Service should include

- inspecting the slack adjusters for proper operation when brakes are applied and released
- using manufacturer guidelines to identify the type of slack adjuster used.

ASE 2: III. Brakes: C. Air Brakes: Mechanical/Foundation Brake System (P-1)

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the repair procedure for replacing the slack adjuster?
- How will brakes operate if the slack adjusters are inoperable?
- When should an automatic slack adjuster be adjusted?