A Detailed Overview of Air Brake Gladhands
The gladhand plays an important role in the vehicle air brake system but get often overlooked. The gladhands and accessories are used to connect the supply line between the truck and the trailer. The component manages air pressure along the brake lines through special seals at the end of each gladhand. Since these air brakes gladhand and accessories are coupled and uncoupled on a regular basis; they tend to wear out with time. Also, if gladhands are not coupled properly, it lets air leak, making the air brake susceptible to moisture and debris, affecting the brake system performance. So, it is essential to ensure our brakes work well by keeping gladhand and accessories free from problems. In this post, we will break down the basics of checking and replacing the truck gladhand accessories. When to Change Gladhands and Accessories from Air Brake? For a heavy commercial vehicles like trucks, a proper air brake system is crucial. Brake failure is one of the common causes