R.C.S.A. § 14-80h-8
Severe braking system defects in combination (Repealed)
Cite as Conn. Agencies Regs. § 14-80h-8
Any one of the following combinations of defects, subsection (a) through (d), shall
be considered to be severe:
(a) Air brake system. Air loss rate. If an air leak is discovered and the reservoir pressure is not maintained
when the governor is cut-in and, reservoir pressure is between 80 & 90 psi and, the
engine is at idle and, the service brakes are fully applied; in combination with one
other "out-of-service" braking system defect.
(b) Hydraulic brake system. Brake failure warning/low fluid warning light on in combination with two other "out
of service" hydraulic brake conditions.
(c) Any combination of out-of-service conditions, as specified in Sections 14-80h-5 (a)
(1), 14-80h-5 (a) (5) and 14-80h-5 (c) of these regulations, which affect 30% or more
of the wheels required to have brakes on a single vehicle or combination vehicle.
(d) Any vehicle with a sufficient number of out-of-service brake defects, as specified
in Section 14-80h-5 and 14-80h-6 of these regulations, such that the total number
of out-of-service braking system defects on a single vehicle or combination vehicle
exceeds the number of axles requiring brakes.
TRUCK BRAKE DIAGRAMS
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT CHART
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT CHART