Brake adjustmentQuestion 70 of 116

Why must the service brakes be fully applied for the applied stroke check?

  1. A partial application does not push the rod to its full stroke
  2. It cools the drums
  3. It tests the governor
  4. It fills the trailer tanks
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Correct answer: A partial application does not push the rod to its full stroke

A partial application puts too little force on the push rod to give a full applied stroke measurement.

Source: Air Brake Manual: A Guide for Instructors (Government of Alberta, Alberta Transportation, March/April 2012), Module 8: Foundation brakes, page 79

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026