Understanding Your Vehicle’s Airbrake System:

Your vehicle’s airbrake system is a complex, high-pressure network that converts compressed air into braking force.
At Ferobrake, we specialise in maintaining and repairing these essential systems to keep commercial fleets operating safely and within regulation.
Key components include:

• Air Compressor: Generates and maintains the compressed air required for braking.
• Air Reservoir Tanks: Store compressed air for consistent pressure during operation.
• Brake Chambers: Convert air pressure into mechanical force to engage the brakes.
• Valves and Governors: Regulate airflow and maintain optimal system pressure.
• Air Lines and Hoses: Deliver compressed air to each brake chamber across the vehicle.
• Foot Brake and Hand Control Valves: Allow precise driver control and modulation of braking force.
• Relay Valves: Improve brake response time by reducing air travel distance.
• Parking and Emergency Systems: Ensure safety when stationary or during system pressure loss.

A properly maintained airbrake system ensures balanced braking, shorter stopping distances, and full compliance with commercial transport safety standards.

Common Airbrake Issues and Services:

Over time, heavy-duty airbrake systems can develop faults that compromise performance and safety.
At Ferobrake, our technicians are trained to identify and correct these issues quickly, minimising downtime for your fleet.
Common airbrake problems include:

• Air Leaks: From hoses, fittings, or valves, leading to reduced pressure and braking performance.
• Contaminated or Moisture-Laden Air: Causing corrosion, freezing, or valve malfunction.
• Faulty Air Compressors or Governors: Resulting in low system pressure and delayed brake response.
• Worn Brake Chambers and Diaphragms: Causing weak or uneven braking force.
• Defective Valves or Relay Systems: Leading to brake imbalance or failure to release properly.
• Brake Lining Wear or Contamination: Reducing stopping power and causing excessive heat buildup.
• System Pressure Imbalance: Creating uneven braking across axles and affecting vehicle stability.

Whether it’s fitting new components, performing system overhauls, or providing roadside breakdown assistance,
Ferobrake ensures your airbrake systems deliver consistent, dependable stopping power under the heaviest loads.