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ArticlesFebruary 1, 2001

The ABCs of Air Brakes for School Bus Drivers

Earning an air-brake endorsement doesn't mean that a driver fully understands the air-brake system. Here's a primer that can help fill in the gaps.

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Articlesby StaffDecember 1, 2000

How to trouble-shoot drivers' brake complaints

Deciphering the complaints of school bus drivers can require some sleuthing abilities on the part of the garage staff. Braking irregularities are often at the source of their complaints.

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ArticlesOctober 1, 2000

'Unsafe school buses' create good headlines

I observed sharks feeding in bloody waters early last month. No, these beasts weren’t lurking off the coast of New Jersey, my home state. They w...

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ArticlesMarch 1, 1999

Is Your Fleet Ripe for Computerized Brake Testing?

Sophisticated brake-testing systems may require a significant investment, but the potential rewards include improved efficiency and record tracking.

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 1998

What You Need to Know about ABS for School Buses

The antilock brake system (ABS) mandate has arrived. School buses (with a GVWR of more than 10,000 pounds) equipped with air brake systems manufactured after March 1 will be required to have ABS.

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ArticlesAugust 1, 1997

Maintenance guidelines for hydraulic disc brake systems

There's nothing more important on any school bus than the braking system. It is in keeping with a concern for safety that the four-wheel disc brake sy...

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