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Re: Why Do Heavy Trucks Use Air Brakes Instead Of Hydraulic?
Posted to Technical Theory Forum on 4/4/2010 1 Reply

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Diesel engines don't develop any amount of vacuum that would be usable to operate accessories. Therefore, a vacuum-hydraulic brake system would require an auxiliary vacuum pump on the engine. Good (b... Login to read more.

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