How Air Brakes Work

Grade 1245 min

Learning Objective

I can describe the components of an air brake system and their functions.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

Why Do Big Trucks Use Air Brakes? How Does It work?

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Practice

14 min

4 questions β€’ Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

β€œDescribe the function of the air compressor in an air brake system and explain why it is essential for the overall operation of the system. Explain how air brake systems make braking large trucks safer. What are two safety features? ”

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