How to Properly Measure & Cut Spring Brake Chamber Pushrod

Part of the Accuride Gunite brand Automatic Slack Adjuster training series.
Gunite slack adjusters are the industry’s first choice for performance, reliability and safety. Improved braking performance, lower operating costs and reduced down time are just some of the advantages you’ll experience with Gunite Automatic Slack Adjusters.
Accuride recommends the following protective equipment when installing or servicing components:
• Safety glasses
• ANSI Level A5 cut resistant gloves for brake drums.
• Lighter gloves are acceptable for wheels and slack adjusters.
• Hearing protection if operating impact tools.

[@leeadams6809]

Before cutting run the nut up on the pushrod so that you can straighten the threads after cutting😊

[@hook86]

Smart

[@ChrisTheMobileMechanic]

Is this the same whether its a long stroke or short stroke 3030?

[@joetee5105]

Why isnt the brake chamber caged?

[@AdriansFix]

Your right ,it's one of the steps ,I don't think his cuts were correct

[@trlmechanicscparp8320]

Are we not missing a step here?

[@PuppyPunter262]

Setup stroke….glad to see I’m not the only one

[@PuppyPunter262]

Terrifying how many videos on UA-cam teaching people how to improperly adjust or setup air brake systems, especially from a company that acctually makes the parts….