What is the braking system cald that rock cralers use ware you pull one lever and one tire locks up but all the other keep going.
2007-04-22 09:24:36 · 3 answers · asked by stark1990 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It's a locking differencial, and has nothing to do with independent brakes.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locking_differential
A locking differential or locker is a variation on the standard automotive differential. A locking differential provides increased traction compared to a standard, or "open" differential by disallowing wheel speed differentiation between two wheels on the same axle under certain conditions.
A locking differential is designed to overcome the chief limitation of a standard open differential by essentially "locking" both wheels on an axle together as if on a common shaft while still allowing them to rotate at different speeds when it i
2007-04-22 09:44:07 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When one tire locks up during braking, it usually means a caliper has seized. This means that the brake pads are permenantly clamped on the rotor and the caliper needs to be replaced. If it is a rear tire with drum brakes, it could be an adjustment issue with your e-brake.
2007-04-22 16:30:56 · answer #2 · answered by littlebigman1971 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Independent braking system
2007-04-22 16:28:40 · answer #3 · answered by blackheart89 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋