Traction Control System

Traction Control SystemThe Traction Control System (TCS) uses the rear parking brakes in order to decrease the revolutions of a spinning wheel. The rear parking brakes are spring actuated brakes and hydraulically released brakes. The TCS allows the tire with better underfoot conditions to receive an increased amount of torque. The TCS system...

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Automatic Retarder Control (ARC)

Automatic Retarder Control (ARC)The Automatic Retarder Control system (ARC) is designed to modulate the brakes of a truck during the descent of a long grade. The ARC modulates the brake system in order to maintain a constant engine speed. The ARC system is a pneumatic system on many models except for the 784C, 785C, 785C HAA, 789C, and 793D....

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