Hi all, Sorry it's been a while since I put my head round the door! Life has taken over recently, as it has a habit of doing from time to time.
Anyway, I came to take the truck for a spin the other day and noticed I had a slightly low front nearside tyre.
The truck is a Leyland Daf 45.150 T244. It has 3-piece split-rim hubs.
My main question, though I'm inclined to err on the side of caution is...
Is it necessary to use a tyre restraint device to simply top up a tyre of this size or is such a device only needed if the tyre has just been re-fitted to the hub?
My other question, which I'm also researching in every way I can is...
What is the purpose of the two "handshake" (open palm) valves (outlets) under the front bumpers? I'm labouring under the impression that one has to do with the brakes and the other is something to do with the clutch.
Unfortunately, my experience with truck air systems is limited to civilian vehicles. Would very much appreciate it if someone could explain to me how, when & why these valves would be used in practice.
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Hi all, Sorry it's been a while since I put my head round the door! Life has taken over recently, as it has a habit of doing from time to time.
Anyway, I came to take the truck for a spin the other day and noticed I had a slightly low front nearside tyre.
The truck is a Leyland Daf 45.150 T244. It has 3-piece split-rim hubs.
My main question, though I'm inclined to err on the side of caution is...
Is it necessary to use a tyre restraint device to simply top up a tyre of this size or is such a device only needed if the tyre has just been re-fitted to the hub?
My other question, which I'm also researching in every way I can is...
What is the purpose of the two "handshake" (open palm) valves (outlets) under the front bumpers? I'm labouring under the impression that one has to do with the brakes and the other is something to do with the clutch.
Unfortunately, my experience with truck air systems is limited to civilian vehicles. Would very much appreciate it if someone could explain to me how, when & why these valves would be used in practice.
Many thanks.
Stuart
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