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Unlike train brakes, independent brakes bypass the brake pipe and work with pressure in the opposite manner. They receive pressurized air from the main reservoir directly when applied and dump pressure into the atmosphere when released. Both train and independent brakes use the same brake cylinder, so the dominant one is the type that is applied more. | Unlike train brakes, independent brakes bypass the {{pll|Air Brake System Overview|brake pipe}} and work with pressure in the opposite manner. They receive pressurized air from the {{pll|Air Brake System Overview|main reservoir}} directly when applied, and dump pressure into the atmosphere when released. Both train and independent brakes use the same {{pll|Air Brake System Overview|brake cylinder}}, so the dominant one is the type that is applied more. |
Latest revision as of 22:20, 9 March 2025
Unlike train brakes, independent brakes bypass the brake pipe and work with pressure in the opposite manner. They receive pressurized air from the main reservoir directly when applied, and dump pressure into the atmosphere when released. Both train and independent brakes use the same brake cylinder , so the dominant one is the type that is applied more.