- Block the wheels.
- Start the engine.
- Charge the system air pressure to the governor cut-out point.
- Release the brake pedal.
- Coat the exhaust port and the area around the exhaust port, retaining
ring, with a soap solution.
- Check that the leakage is less than a 25 mm (1 in) bubble
in 3 seconds.
- Replace or overhaul the valve (5) if the leakage exceeds
these limitations. Refer to
Rear Air Brake Relay Valve Replacement
or
Air Brake System Description and Operation
.
- Firmly apply the brake pedal.
- Coat the exhaust port with a soap solution.
- Check that leakage is less than a 25 mm (1 in) bubble
in 3 seconds.
- Coat the outside of the valve where the cover joins the body with
a soap solution.
- Leakage is not permissible.
- Replace or overhaul the valve (5) if any bubbles appear.
Refer to
Rear Air Brake Relay Valve Replacement
or
Air Brake System Description and Operation
.
- Remove the wheel blocks.