Brake Chambers and Slack Adjusters

  • Brake Chambers
  • Disk brake chambers
  • Automatic Slack Adjusters
  • Manual Slack Adjusters

In the information below there are brake chambers charts for drum and disc brakes, and diagrams and information on brake chamber set up.

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Information on this page and the catalogue downloads below show part the range of TRT’s brake products. Please contact us if you don't see what you are looking for.

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Truck Brakes - Disc Brake Chamber

Brake Chambers

We have a range of brake chambers, disc brake chambers, and rotor chambers.

It is important to understand how a brake chamber works.  Force from the brake chambers is transmitted by the slack adjuster to the brake camshaft causing it to rotate. The S Cam forces the brake shoes apart, pressing them against the inside of the brake drum.  When the brake is released, the brake camshaft rotates the S Cam back to its neutral position. The brake shoes are returned to their initial position by tension springs. Braking efficiency can be compromised if these components are not set up correctly. Please refer to the download below for correct setup diagrams.

Brake Chambers

> pdf (1.1 MB)
Trailer Brakes - Auto Slack Adjuster

Automatic Slack Adjusters

The force from the brake chambers is transmitted by the slack adjuster to the brake camshaft causing it to rotate. Automatic slack adjusters operate the same as manual, but adjust the brakes automatically while the vehicle is operating, without constant manual adjustment for wear.

Automatic Slack Adjusters

> pdf (1005 KB)
Trailer Brakes - Manual Slack Adjuster

Manual Slack Adjusters

We have a full range of manual slack adjusters for all applications.

  • BPW
  • ROR
  • Low Loaders
  • Japanese

If the slack adjuster you need is not shown in the PDF below, follow the breakdown of the key dimensions, tell us your application and we with sort it for you.

Manual Slack Adjusters

> pdf (1.4 MB)

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