{"id":752,"date":"2021-10-07T02:50:23","date_gmt":"2021-10-07T02:50:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost:10008\/?p=752"},"modified":"2024-03-15T15:21:58","modified_gmt":"2024-03-15T15:21:58","slug":"are-air-brakes-better-than-hydraulics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/learndiesels.com\/are-air-brakes-better-than-hydraulics\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Air Brakes Better Than Hydraulics?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
After a few hours of looking for a slow air leak you can begin to wonder, are air brakes better? If you are new to Diesels or heavy trucks or maybe you are moving over from car or equipment mechanics they can be confusing and you can begin to wonder if they are worth it. Let\u2019s answer that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a general rule, air brakes are more efficient than Hydraulic brakes, especially in heavy applications. Hydraulic brakes simply cannot supply the energy needed to stop larger vehicles. Air brakes are also safer because they default to a position of stopped whereas hydraulic brakes let the wheel spin.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n