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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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