Sentences with phrase «because air brakes»

Large vehicles like busses that have automatic transmissions don't even have Park, instead requiring a combination of Neutral and brake, which is usually okay because air brakes are normally locked solid until they're charged up.

Not exact matches

Because a tire is in the air for a fraction of a second over any ripple's low - point, ABS senses this and releases some brake pressure.

The feeling and the brake performance is not so nice, but maybe we have to bleed the system again, maybe there is still some air in it because the road car has the same brakes and we never have something like that.

Then there is the issue of fresh air, because the engine and brakes must not be allowed to overheat even under full load.

And because Volvo also sells safety, both models include side air bags, daytime running lights, traction control, headlight washer - wipers and even tail lights with light - emitting diodes that illuminate a few hundredths of a second faster, when you jab the brakes, than incandescent bulbs.

Because I'm buying new, I want front - wheel drive, anti-lock brakes and two air bags.

The car is also appealing to women because it is affordable - the midrange GL coupe I tested had a base price of $ 17,650 - and boasts a litany of standard equipment, including air - conditioning, traction control and premium safety features such as four - wheel disc brakes and an anti-lock braking system.

There is little demand for genuine cheapmobiles, largely because they lack stuff that many American consumers regard as necessary auto equipment, including automatic transmissions, power windows and locks, air conditioning, stereo systems, intermittent windshield wipers, rear - window defrosters, anti-lock brakes and enough room to carry at least five people in reasonable comfort.

That's because Buick focused on making a few minor changes that resulted in major improvements.The»94 Park Avenue Ultra we tested offered dual air bags, four - wheel anti-lock brakes, traction control, heated seats, radio and temperature controls in the steering - wheel hub, ozone - friendly air conditioning, a 20 - horsepower boost in the supercharged V - 6 engine, and remote, keyless entry.

In 1995, Toyota sold nearly 76,000 4Runners, a record and something of an amazing feat, because the model didn't offer a driver's air bag or four - wheel anti-lock brakes.

Some warranties are considered «bumper to bumper» policies because they cover everything from your engine to your air conditioning system to your brakes.

Similarly, if you drive a car with anti-lock brakes and air bags, your rates will generally be lower than if your vehicle lacked these features, because the frequency and severity of accidents is statistically reduced when these features are present.

Controls that you are likely to see include the two park brake air - controls (one for tractor, one for trailer); a hand - controlled trailer - only brake control called a Johnson Bar or trolley valve; turn signal switch (not automatically cancelling) with integrated four - way flasher switch, air controls for unlocking the fifth - wheel for adjustment and for locking the axles together; control for applying air to the air suspension bags; control to apply air to the drop / tag axle; mirror heat and adjustment switches, various light switches, including one to interrupt the running lights to thank drivers for letting you in; cruise control; CB of course, and engine retarders (typically called Jake Brakes because they were originally sold by Jacobson) that can be set to off, or different level of braking.