Sterling Trucks MX Automobile User Manual


 
Brake Chamber Stroke Specifications
Chamber
Max Applied Stroke: inch (mm)
Manufacturer Type
*
Size
Meritor
Standard Stroke
9
Less than 1-1/2 (38)
12
16
Less than 1-3/4 (44)
20
24 Less than 1-7/8 (48)
Long Stroke 24
Less than 2 (51)
Standard Stroke 30
*
Long stroke design is indicated by a tag, or embossing, on the brake chamber.
Specifications are relative to a brake application with 80 to 90 psi (550 to 620 kPa) air pressure in the brake chambers.
If type 36 chamber is used, slack length should be less than 6 inches.
Table 3, Brake Chamber Stroke Specifications
Brakes 42
Acterra Maintenance Manual, October 2007 42/13