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Truck Haldex Brake Products Corporation

10930 North Pomona Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64153
Haldex Limited/Haldex Limite
500 Pinebush Road, Unit 1
Cambridge, ON Canada N1T 0A5

Troubleshooting Phone: 816-891-2470

Fax: 816-891-9447
Phone: 519-621-6722
Fax: 519-621-3924

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COMPLAINT/REMEDY COMPLAINT/REMEDY COMPLAINT/REMEDY COMPLAINT/REMEDY

COMPRESSOR SINGLE CHECK VALVE DUAL SYSTEM FOOT BRAKE VALVE SPRING PARKING BRAKE (SERVICE ONLY
1 PUMPS BEYOND CUT-OUT 7 ALLOW BLEED BACK TO SUPPLY RESERVOIR
15 LEAKS AT EXHAUST WITH ALL BRAKES RELEASED 21 SERVICE CHAMBER SIDE OF SPRING
Check gauge. Check anti-compound double check valve #20.
Check governor. Periodic Test: bleed supply reservoir and observe gauges. Check valves
Check inversion relay valve #18 for back flow into service control line.
BRAKE)
Be certain it pressurizes unloader port when above cut-out. should maintain rear and front reservoir pressure.
PARK BRAKE DRAGS OR WONT RELEASE
Check unloader/plungers. Lube, kit or change head. Replace it if results are negative. CAUTION: CHOCK WHEELS - Repair and replace items as necessary.
Check for: Improper adjustment, restriction or broken line. Diaphragm
LEAKS AT EXHAUST WITH FOOT BRAKE APPLIED
WONT PUMP AIR failure. System pressure too low. Improper manual release. Broken
Foot valve defective. Repair or replace.
Check gauge. PRIMARY & SECONDARY RESERVOIR return spring (spring side). Quick release of relay malfunction. Broken
Check compressor drive.
Check inlet valves and plungers. If stuck, leak will be evident at intake
8 EXCESS OIL/WATER
LEAKS AT EXHAUST WITH ALL PARK BRAKES SET IN PARK POSITION
AND FOOT BRAKE RELEASED
power spring.
Replace entire unit or piggy-back emergency section.
when unloaded. Install unloader kit, head kit or head assembly. Drain as required. Foot valve defective. Repair or replace. SLUGGISH PARK APPLICATION
SLOW PRESSURE BUILD-UP Check automatic drain valve on wet tank for proper operation (See #6). Check for: Diaphragm failure. Improper manual release. Broken power spring.
Check gauge. LEAKS WHEN PRESSURIZED FOR PARK BRAKE RELEASE
Check compressor drive. Check for: Ruptured spring side diaphragm. Push rod seal leakage (may be
Check intake for restriction. AIR GAUGE STOP LIGHT SWITCH AND
Check discharge line for restriction.
Check unloader function. Lube or kit.
9 INCORRECT READING
16 DOUBLE CHECK VALVE
evident at #19 relay valve).
SERVICE CHAMBER MALFUNCTION
Check inlet and exhaust valves. Leak will be evident at intake when Calibrate or replace. See #13 service brake chamber.
LEAKS
unloaded. Kit or exchange head.

Replace.
PUMPS EXCESSIVE OIL
Check oil return for restriction, kink or loop.
DOUBLE CHECK VALVE UNITES FRONT
FAILS TO SIGNAL A GOOD BULB THROUGH SOUND WIRING AT 3-6 P.S.I.
Replace.
NOTE: FOR FURTHER TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Check for gasket sealant obstructing drain.
Check for undersize return line (1/2 minimum). 10 BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE RESERVOIRS CONTACT YOUR HALDEX DISTRIBUTOR, YOUR
Check for fitting restricting drain.
Check for intake vacuum (20 water maximum). TO FEED PARK CONTROL VALVE HALDEX SALES REPRESENTATIVE OR CALL
Check for excessive engine crankcase pressure (poor engine ventilation). Rear tank bleed-down also bleeds fron tank or vice versa. PUSH-PULL PARKING BRAKE VALVE (800) 643-2374 AND CHOOSE OPTION 2
Check compressor ring wear. Exchange for service unit.
Periodically test: pressure should remain in one tank after the other is drained. 17 PARK BRAKE WONT RELEASE TO SPEAK WITH A TECHNICAL ADVISOR.
GOVERNOR Replace as needed
2 FLUTTERS
Check for full system pressure.
PARK BRAKE WONT APPLY
Check gauge. Repair or replace if valve will not release pressure.
Check unloader line size (5/16 x 5 maximum).
Check air actuated accessory. Is the air volume requirement greater AIR DRYER LEAKS AT EXHAUST PORT WITH SERVICE BRAKES APPLIED
than governor capacity?
Check for plugged governor reservoir line.
11 AIR LEAKING CONSTANTLY FROM PURGE VALVE

Check inversion relay valve #18.
LEAKS AT EXHAUST PORT WITH SERVICE BRAKES RELEASED
Repair, adjust or replace governor. Purge valve seal damaged. Replace. Repair or replace.
Purge valve frozen.
WON'T PASS AIR TO UNLOADER TO CUT-OUT COMPRESSOR

Check governor reservoir line. HEATER INOPERATIVE
Repair or replace. Blown fuse. Check fuse and replace with 8 - 10 amp fuse.
INVERSION RELAY VALVE WITH THE
LOW PRESSURE INDICATOR SWITCH
Broken wires or poor connections. Repair or replace wiring to heater.
18 LOSS OF REAR SERVICE BRAKES,
3
SLOW WET TANK BUILD-UP
BUZZER OR LIGHT INOPERABLE.
Check ground and wiring on switch and buzzer/light.
Filter and or desiccant plugged. Service air dryer. APPLICATION OF SPRING BRAKE BY
Replace switch or buzzer/light. USING THE EMERGENCY SECTION
WONT OPERATE AT PRESSURES BELOW 60 P.S.I. SHOULD BE AVAILABLE ALONG WITH
Check dash gauge for accuracy. QUICK RELEASE VALVE
Replace switch or buzzer/light.
12 LEAKS AT EXHAUST PORT WITH ALL BRAKES RELEASED
FRONT SERVICE BRAKE BY APPLYING
WET TANK Check and replace #18 if back flow occurs into service delivery line. FOOT VALVE
4 EXCESS OIL ACCUMULATION
LEAKS WHEN SERVICE BRAKES ARE APPLIED
Repair or replace.
Periodically test by bleeding rear service tank and observing front brake and
See PUMPS EXCESSIVE OIL (above). rear spring brake application upon depressing foot pedal. Repair or replace,
EXCESS WATER ACCUMULATION if after checking piping is not functioning properly.
Drain daily. Install automatic drain on wet tank. LEAKS
DAMAGED WET TANK SERVICE BRAKE CHAMBER Repair or replace.
Replace.
13 LEAKS
Replace diaphragm.
SAFETY VALVE
5 Cage park brake.
RELAY VALVE
19
POPS OFF EXCESSIVELY. Reset clamps.
Check system pressure. Adjust brakes. LEAKS AT EXHAUST PORT WITH ALL BRAKES RELEASED
Valve operating properly in venting at 140/150 P.S.I. WITH SERVICE BRAKES Check seal in spring brake for back flow of spring hold-off pressure
Check unloader/governor. APPLIED STROKE IS AT OR through service port to open exhaust on valve. Replace #21 Spring
POPS OFF AT LESS THAN 140 P.S.I. BEYOND MAXIMUM LIMIT OF: Parking Brake.
Replace. Type 9 1 3/8 Check and replace #18 inversion relay valve if back flow occurs into
Type 12 1 3/8 service delivery line.
LEAKS
Type 16 1 3/4 Check reservoir port for evidence of contamination, check supply lines
Replace.
Type 20 1 3/4 for rusty fittings or carbon deposits. Repair or replace.
WONT FUNCTION
Periodic Test: remove and test above 150 P.S.I. with shop air.
Type 24 1 3/4 Brake LEAKS AT EXHAUST PORT WITH SERVICE BRAKES APPLIED
Type 30 2 Exhaust valve not seating properly. Repair or replace.
Replace if non-functional.
SLUGGISH APPLICATION OR Released
RELEASE
DRAIN VALVES - MANUAL Check basic brake.
6 LEAKS
Check for air line restriction/leak.
Align linkage. 20
QUICK RELEASE AND DOUBLE CHECK
Replace.
Check chamber return spring.
VALVE COMBINATION
Adjust brakes. Angle should approach 90 on application FOOT VALVE EXHAUST LEAK PARK BRAKES RELEASED YELLOW DASH
DRAIN VALVES - AUTOMATIC Check for improper chamber or obstruction. CONTROL VALVE EXHAUST LEAK IN PARK POSITION AND SERVICE
WONT DRAIN BRAKES APPLIED
Repair or replace. Check anti-compound double check valve portion for feedback to foot
or dash control valve. Repair or replace.
WONT DRAIN IN COLD WEATHER
ABS INLINE VALVES haldex.com

Replace with heated unit.
LEAKS - MALFUNCTIONS
14 FOR COMPLETE TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION REFER TO LITERATURE L20303 Rev. 11/16 5M ALP
Repair or replace. PIECES MODAL POWER TK-2 INSTALLATION & SERVICE MANUAL (L30022)
Periodic Test: with system pressure stabilized (compressor unloaded) AND/OR ABS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (L20293)
Printed in the USA
no leak evident at discharge port - make several foot brake applications
to reduce wet tank pressure. Moisture should drain from discharge port.