Title: Check the operation of the parking brake.
Course: Diesel Equipment Technology I (20107-I) > Section: Preventive Maintenance and Inspection: Servicing Air Brakes

Checking should include inspecting and testing, based on

- manufacturer guidelines
- the description of normal operation
- the proper installation of wheel chock blocks.

ASE 3: III. Brakes: B. Air Brakes: Air Supply and Service System (P-1)

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are common reasons for the parking brake not working?
- When the parking brake does not work properly, should the vehicle be operated?