supplies air to the trailer brakes to allow the operator to release the brakes
brakes may need bled but more than likely vacuum booster is bad
The power brake booster is leaking vaccume.
The release springs are hanging-up or you don't have sufficeint air pressure built-up or have air line blockage. Do you drain your air -tanks regularely? After each use . Water in air brakes can cause rust and will hang the brakes - up
Umm... i think you are referring to the air self levelling system which levels the aztek according to the load. When you shut off the vehicle you will hear the air release after a few minutes. i believe that is what you are hearing.
The brakes will remain on, air pressure is required to release the brakes
pressure through the lines try bleeding your brakes if your not sure how take it to a mechanic they will know how to and im sure they do it for under 80 bucks
No, they use air pressure or actually the lack of air pressure to stop the vehicle. The brakes are fully on until pressure builds up in the tank releasing the brakes. When you push the brake pedal this removes air from the system and applies the brakes.
We would need to know what type of brakes you have... S-cam air brakes, air disc brakes, air piston brakes, air wedge brakes, hydraulic drum brakes, hydraulic disc brakes... they're all different.
Air brakes are just as effective as a standard set of brakes. The advantages to air brakes are that you do not have to worry about leaking brake fluid.
Do you drive a tractor trailer (semi) with air brakes? where is the air coming from when you notice this. This person's probably talking about a car......It is atmospheric pressure entering the vacuum booster, the air rushing past the valves inside.
-choke the wheels, release the parking brakes. when you have enough air pressure to do it, and shut the engine off. -step on/off the brake pedal to reduce to airtank pressure -the parking knob should pop out when the air pressure falls to the manufacturers specification (usually 20-40 psi) THIS CAUSES THE SPRING BRAKES TO COM ON. To check for emergency operation of spring brake on straight truck: Release park brake. Build air pressure to 100 psi. & shut engine off. Drain primary air tank & step on brake foot pedal. You should hear air exhaust from brake chambers & rear brakes should apply. This will give you controlled spring brake application if you loose primary air pressure.