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(last edited July 20, 2005) Front Page | Recent Changes | Title Index | User Preferences | Random Page | HelpOne drawback of the basic air brake system is that there is no way of gradually releasing the brakes. To release the brakes, the driver will recharge the brake pipe using the driver's brake valve. Once the air pressure in the brake pipe start to build up, the triple valves detect this rise in pressure and move to the release position and exhaust brake cylinder air.
