by bearda
I'm kind of curious how many operators have used the FastBrake air brake system, and what their impression of it were (good, bad, or ugly). Any shop guys here who have had to work on or repair it?
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CN_Hogger wrote:It's just as crappy as the EPIC2 brake.Any particular reason why? What don't you like about it/both of them? I know most of the operators here hate EABs on principal, but if you've got an specifics I'm all ears.
bearda wrote:The handle for the automatic has very little resistance and you usually end up setting a pound or two more air than you want to. Part of that might be the slight delay of the display of the EQ Res on the computer screen. The independent portion is slow to apply and slow to release in comparison to the other CCB's. I'd take a Knorr CCB equipped unit over a FAST anyday.CN_Hogger wrote:It's just as crappy as the EPIC2 brake.Any particular reason why? What don't you like about it/both of them? I know most of the operators here hate EABs on principal, but if you've got an specifics I'm all ears.