BRAKE TYPES?

[ROBERT E. CROWL]

WHAT TYPE OF BRAKES ARE ON THE NEWELL COACHES, SAY FROM 1992 TO PRESENT, I.E., AIR?, DISC?, DRUM? ON WHICH AXLES?

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The brakes at all wheel positions have been full air type since the mid-1970s. In 1992, drum brakes were used at all positions. However, shortly thereafter, the steer axle brakes became disc. In 1998 or 1999, the tag axle was changed to disc. In early 2000, the drive axle changed from drum to disc. Therefore, new coaches now have disc brakes in all positions. The coaches have also been equiped with 4-channel ABS anti-skid control for the last five years or so.

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