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Why do large diesel trucks have air brakes instead of hydraulic brakes? Ans: 1. lines disconnect with no mess 2. no brake fade 3. leaks do not affect system dramatically 4. large diesel engine can run an air compressor easily 5. system splits into 2 parts for redundancy 6. system is fail safe What is the psi of the air going into the brake can? Ans: 125 What is another name for the parking brake? Ans: spring brake What has an electric switch that opens an air valve and activates the front service brake cans? Ans: front parking brake What are the 2 types of auxiliary braking systems? Ans: Transmission retarder and engine brake At what temperature should a transmission retarder be turned off to avoid overheating? Ans: 300 degrees F What is a technique for getting more air into the engine to produce more power Ans: Forced induction What is the temperature of compression? Ans: over 600 degrees What is the sequence of combustion in a diesel engine? Ans: 1. Intak