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Single-unit air brakesQuestion 2 of 200
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When the spring parking brake is applied and the service brake is released, what is the air state in the chamber?

AFull air pressure in both sections
BNo air pressure in either section; spring force applies the brakeCorrect answer
CAir pressure only in the service sectionYour answer
Incorrect.

Applying the parking control exhausts the spring section, and the released service section also contains no application air. (Guide p. 164)

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