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

Checking should include inspecting and testing, based on

- manufacturer and DOT guidelines
- the description of normal operation.

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

Process/Skill Questions:

- What may occur when the automatic slack adjusters are out of specification?
- When should the ASA be adjusted?