A T3030 short-stroke brake chamber (also known as a standard-stroke 30/30 chamber) has a maximum stroke length of 2.5 inches (63.5 mm). By law, commercial vehicle inspectors will flag a vehicle for a CVSA out-of-service violation if the pushrod travel reaches or exceeds the 2-inch (50.8 mm) readjustment limit.
Stroke Length: 2.5 inches of maximum travel.
CVSA Legal Limit: Must be readjusted if pushrod travel hits 2.0 inches.
Visual Anchor: Standard/short stroke chambers feature round air inlet ports. Long stroke chambers feature square ones.
Housing Size: Typically measures under 9 inches on the service side.
Axle Rule: You cannot mix short-stroke and long-stroke chambers on the same axle. Doing so causes uneven braking, pulling, or wheel lock-up.
A T3030 short-stroke brake chamber (also known as a standard-stroke 30/30 chamber) has a maximum stroke length of 2.5 inches (63.5 mm). By law, commercial vehicle inspectors will flag a vehicle for a CVSA out-of-service violation if the pushrod travel reaches or exceeds the 2-inch (50.8 mm) readjustment limit.
Stroke Length: 2.5 inches of maximum travel.
CVSA Legal Limit: Must be readjusted if pushrod travel hits 2.0 inches.
Visual Anchor: Standard/short stroke chambers feature round air inlet ports. Long stroke chambers feature square ones.
Housing Size: Typically measures under 9 inches on the service side.
Axle Rule: You cannot mix short-stroke and long-stroke chambers on the same axle. Doing so causes uneven braking, pulling, or wheel lock-up.
Related Parts
T3030 Long Strock
3600AX Brake Drum
T3030 L/S Piggy Back
T3030 S/S Piggy Back
