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Re: Why Do Heavy Trucks Use Air Brakes Instead Of Hydraulic?
Posted to Technical Theory Forum on 4/3/2010 11 Replies

Hi Tim,

All good answers so far.

There have been some attempts in the past at OTR hydraulic brakes on straight trucks; including air boosted hydraulic (yuck).

The next iteration may likely be air applied brake-by-wire systems. I've been told that the big... Login to read more.

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