Air flowing out of trailers red glad hand.

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by Cinder block man, Sep 18, 2023.

  1. Cinder block man

    Cinder block man Bobtail Member

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    Ok, I’ve been trying to research this, but I only find answers to the blue line, plus a couple of mechanics told me what to try. Still happening.
    When I disconnect the tractors red glad hand from the trailer, air flows out of the TRAILERS red glad hand. It empties out all my air from the 5 tanks I have. I have 4 drop steering axles and 2 fixed axles. I don’t think the 3 tanks to the smaller drop axles are the problem. The 4th tank goes to the super single drop steer and the 5th goes to the 2 fixed axles. When hooked up, the truck and trailer both roll and brake fine.
    Any help is greatly appreciated.
    Thanks
     
    Last edited: Sep 18, 2023
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  3. Jesh574

    Jesh574 Bobtail Member

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    It sounds like a check valve on the trailer has failed.
     
    cuzzin it Thanks this.
  4. kwswan

    kwswan Road Train Member

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    Sounds like you need a new spring brake valve.
     
  5. Cinder block man

    Cinder block man Bobtail Member

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    Okay thanks.
     
  6. Cinder block man

    Cinder block man Bobtail Member

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    Okay, thanks.
     
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