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Treadle valve 'crack' pressure refers to:

Crack pressure is the small pedal/treadle pressure that just begins to open the foot valve and send service air to the brake chambers.

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Question: Treadle valve 'crack' pressure refers to:

Answer options: ✅ The minimum pedal pressure that begins to send air to the brake chambers

  • The maximum allowed pedal pressure
  • The cut-out pressure
  • Reservoir failure pressure

Correct answer: The minimum pedal pressure that begins to send air to the brake chambers

Explanation: Crack pressure is the small pedal/treadle pressure that just begins to open the foot valve and send service air to the brake chambers.

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