Air Leak when I apply foot brake pedal

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  1. Brooker

    Brooker Bobtail Member

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    When I apply foot brake pedal air is escaping through the exhaust port on the firewall of my 96 KW. This occurs only when the park brakes are applied. I have changed out the dash park valve, still same problem. Is there another air valve the likely culprit?
     
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  3. truckdriver31

    truckdriver31 Road Train Member

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    did you hook up air lines on trailer backwards. also have you checked your trailer. also i never hit the pedal with nobs out.
     
  4. boneebone

    boneebone Road Train Member

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    It could be the foot brake valve in the engine compartment that is mounted on the firewall is bad.
     
  5. Brooker

    Brooker Bobtail Member

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    No air lines hooked up right. Jacked up front end to apply front brakes to check king pins etc when I noticed this.
     
  6. Brooker

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    Yes it may be but a nasty place to get at. Wondering if there is anyway to check it out first?
     
  7. Jungle Jim

    Jungle Jim Bobtail Member

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    Did you ever figure out the problem?
     
  8. drdesl

    drdesl Light Load Member

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    Had this happen a bunch on a 2000-2007 W900 fleet where I used to work. Problem was the QR1AC valve on the left framerail (inside) immediately behind the cab. Quick Release / Anti Compounding combination valve. I know this is an old thread, just figured i might be able to help someone sometime.
     
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