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

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Imagine a small leak in an aircraft air brake system (you know they are there) The pressure would bleed off faster at high altitudes. Since the air is less dense at high altitudes it would be difficul... Login to read more.