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

You can get some medium duty trucks with air or hydraulic, ie: F650 size. I've driven Flatbed's with hydraulic brakes, and the same size make/model truck with air brakes, and the air brake truck stops a lot better. Another thing to consider is air suspension, ... Login to read more.