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Automatic slack adjusters are designed to:

Automatic slack adjusters are designed to automatically maintain the correct free play and pushrod stroke by adjusting themselves as the brake linings wear, eli

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Question: Automatic slack adjusters are designed to:

Answer options: ✅ Maintain a constant pushrod stroke by self-adjusting.

  • Allow for manual adjustment only when the brakes are hot.
  • Prevent the application of the parking brake.
  • Increase the stopping distance for lighter loads.

Correct answer: Maintain a constant pushrod stroke by self-adjusting.

Explanation: Automatic slack adjusters are designed to automatically maintain the correct free play and pushrod stroke by adjusting themselves as the brake linings wear, eliminating the need for frequent manual adjustment.

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