Re: [MV] DUKW Braking Performance

From: Gordon.W.I. McMillan (gwim2@student.open.ac.uk)
Date: Fri Feb 01 2002 - 02:05:49 PST


Absolutely no problem...... 8-)

DUKW linings are special material that doesn't absorb water, but GMC
linings will do if dried after immersion before trying anything tricky.

DO NOT let them try an emergency stop with the transmission handbrake as
something might go west at great speed. In the UK at least the emergency
braking system test specifically excludes transmission handbrakes.

Properly set up and with a functioning hydrovac a DUKW will lock all six
wheels and throw the tester over the nose - that's a five ton+ braking
system.

Gordon (ex-14962 - Dusty)



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