Tandem Rear Axles

The air brake system discussed previously is that of a vehicle equipped with a single rear axle. The diagram illustrates an air brake system of a vehicle equipped with an automatic front wheel limiting valve (17), a quick release valve (13) and a tandem set of rear axles. Both axles of the tandem set are equipped with brakes.

A relay valve (14) is used to provide quicker application pressure to the tandem rear axles.

Tandem rear axle diagram