Peterbilt Medium Duty Trucks Operator's Manual after 1-07
Peterbilt Medium Duty Trucks Operator's Manual after 1-07
Peterbilt Medium Duty Trucks Operator's Manual after 1-07
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Operating Instructions<br />
ders which actuate the brake pad mechanisms. Actuation of<br />
these mechanisms force the brake pads against the rotors to<br />
stop the wheels.<br />
A reserve electric motor pump provides a redundant power<br />
source for the hydraulic booster in the event normal flow from<br />
the power steering pump is interrupted. <strong>Manual</strong> braking is<br />
also available in the event both the power and reserve systems<br />
are inoperative.<br />
WARNING! Never drive your vehicle with the<br />
parking brakes applied. Always release the parking<br />
brakes prior to moving the vehicle. Failure to<br />
disengage the parking brakes prior to moving<br />
your vehicle could result in excessive heat buildup<br />
of the brakes and start a fire.<br />
NOTE: Today’s diesel electronic engines have significant<br />
torque and startability power at low RPM.<br />
Combinations of engine speed and available torque<br />
may over-power the vehicle’s parking brakes.<br />
Using the Brake System<br />
WARNING! The brake system is a critical vehicle<br />
safety system. For the safety of you and others<br />
around you, have the vehicle submitted for periodic<br />
preventive maintenance checks as well as<br />
having any suspected problems immediately<br />
checked by an Authorized Service Center. Failure<br />
to properly maintain your brake system can<br />
lead to serious injury accidents.<br />
Brake Components<br />
The following is a brief description of the hydraulic brake system.<br />
It is intended to supply you with general information on<br />
how the system works. For complete information see the<br />
<strong>Peterbilt</strong> <strong>Medium</strong> <strong>Duty</strong> Maintenance <strong>Manual</strong>.<br />
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Modulator Valve Body:<br />
adjusts brake fluid flow between the master cylinder and the<br />
wheel calipers to avoid wheel lockup.<br />
ABS Warning Lamp: lights when the ABS controller detects<br />
wheel lock-up while driving and activates the ABS. Lights<br />
also when a fault in the ABS is detected.<br />
Brake Fluid Reservoir: stores brake fluid and offers a place<br />
to replenish when needed.<br />
<strong>Medium</strong> <strong>Duty</strong> (R10/06) Y53-6008 – 89 –