Slack Adjuster

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Most modern rail vehicles have brake cylinders equipped with slack adjusters. The slack adjuster automatically compensates for the wear induced in the block or pad during braking. It operates usually with some form of ratchet system fitted internally or as part of the brake cylinder assembly.

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