What does brake lag mean?
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The question is asking for the definition or explanation of the term 'brake lag'. It seems to relate to a delay in the braking process of a vehicle.
Answer
The time the air takes to travel through a properly maintained air brake system.
Brake lag is the time the air takes to travel through a properly maintained air brake system, approximately 4/10 of a second.
Answer for screen readers
Brake lag is the time the air takes to travel through a properly maintained air brake system, approximately 4/10 of a second.
More Information
Brake lag is primarily relevant in vehicles equipped with air brakes, such as trucks and buses.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing brake lag with overall braking performance issues. Brake lag refers specifically to the time delay in the air brake system, not mechanical or hydraulic inefficiencies.
Sources
- Stopping distance - Air Brake Manual - Gov.NL - gov.nl.ca
- Stopping distance - Air Brake Manual - SGI - sgi.sk.ca
- What Exactly Is Brake Lag? - In The Garage with CarParts.com - carparts.com
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