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Old 6th April 2008, 12:12   #1 (permalink)
sfilinto
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Default retarder in the volvo B7R buses (air-brakes / jake brakes)

Hi,
when i was travelling in the B7R volvo i have noticed a lever which controls the 'retarder level'
was wondering what this retarder is.

this thread
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...k-again-3.html (Think Volvo Think Safety-Think again)

talks about a Voith hydraulic retarder.

anybody know how this works ?

-SF
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