2007-11-13 09:46:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
Emergency brakes are always located on both rear brakes.
2007-11-13 09:50:47 · answer #1 · answered by jumbobret 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If it is a large truck with air brakes,there is a small lever on the dash that shuts off the air pressure to the rear wheels allowing the spring brakes to engage.a smaller truck has a large lever on the floor at the side or front of the seat
2007-11-13 10:05:58 · answer #2 · answered by easy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the model.
On vehicle with air brakes, the air pressure stored PREVENTS the brakes from engaging. A drop in air pressure allows the spring loaded brakes to engage and stop the wheels.
The emergency brake, then, is a device that, quickly, dumps the air to lock the rear brakes. On some models, for instance, it is a large red button to the left of the driver's seat. (left hand drive)
2007-11-14 10:19:31 · answer #3 · answered by Vince M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
class 8 truck the e brake lever is on the right side of the streering colum. the buttons on the dash are for parking
2007-11-13 21:31:36 · answer #4 · answered by greg s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ON ALL TRUCKS THAT ARE UNDER 26,000 POUNDS THE EMERGENCY BRAKES ARE ON EACH REAR WHEEL THAT IS PART OF THE BREAKING SYSTEM.
2007-11-14 01:10:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋