AAR Manual of Standards and Recommended Practices Brakes and Brake Equipment

AAR Manual of Standards and Recommended Practices
Brakes and Brake Equipment

S-400
BRAKE EQUIPMENT—INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS
Standard
S-400
Adopted: 1977; Last Revised: 2018

1.0 SCOPE
The following specifications are to be used as a basis for the preparation of specific equipment
installations and are mandatory for new and rebuilt cars.
Note: The devices illustrated herein are approved under various specifications and requirements
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of the Association of American Railroads, but are not necessarily the only devices so approved.
2.0 TYPICAL LIST OF APPROVED FREIGHT CAR BRAKE PARTS
Table 2.1 is a typical list of freight car brake parts approved by the Association of American
Railroads. (See Fig. 5.1 for details of the relative location of the equipment.)
Table 2.1 List of approved freight car brake parts
Pieces
Required Details
1 Approved control valve, complete, including fittingsa/
1 Combined dirt collector and ball-type cutout cocka/
1 1 1/4-in. × 1 1/4-in. × 1-in. branch pipe tee with fittingsa/
1 Combined auxiliary and emergency reservoir with fittingsa/
1 10-in. × 12-in. or 8 1/2-in. × 12-in. ABU-type brake cylindera/
2 1 1/4-in. self-locking angle cocks, ball type
2 1 3/8-in. × 22-in. hose with couplings and 1 1/4-in. nipple
1 Retaining valve with fittingsa/
1 Approved vent valve
a/ Welded or alternative type fittings, as approved by the AAR,
must be used.
3.0 RELEASE VALVE OPERATING RODS

3.1 The operating handle of the release valve must be arranged so that a pull or push from any
direction at right angles to the handle stem will give proper operation. Operating rods must be
arranged for operating from both sides of the car and must provide for sufficient travel to permit
complete draining of the auxiliary and emergency reservoirs.
3.2 Release valve rod handles on refrigerator cars must not be located within 15 in. of either door
post to avoid distortion and breakage from misuse as a step. See MSRP Standard S-444.
3.3 Operating rods must be 1/2-in. diameter and so guided that they will not bind to cause the
release valves to open or fail to close. A 5/16-in.-diameter cotter pin must be used to attach the
operating rod to the release valve handle.
3.4 The operating rod for the control valve must have its handle end bent in a closed loop so that
the opening at the center is 1/2 in. in diameter (see Fig. 5.3). It must be guided to move in a
direction perpendicular to the center sill of the car as not to cause through its own inertia
operation of the release valve.
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4.0 AB-TYPE VALVE PIPE BRACKET

4.1 The pipe bracket of the AB-type valve is designed so that it can be mounted to a suitable
supporting bracket located above or below the pipe bracket by using four 5/8-in. bolts.
4.2 The supporting bracket must be of adequate strength and rigidity to support the weight of the
pipe bracket with equipment portions and to protect the pipe connections from any damage that
might be caused by the shifting or deflection of the support under shocks as a result of slack action
or hard couplings.
4.3 The pipe bracket supporting bolts must be of high tensile steel and secured with self-locking
nuts. See paragraph 12.0 in Standard S-401.
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4.4 Washers should be applied between the bracket bolting flange and the supporting bracket,
where necessary, to avoid strain when the supporting bolts are tightened.
4.5 The pipe bracket must be located so that the exhaust of the emergency portion shall not be
obstructed (see Note “A” on Fig. 5.2) and so as to permit the removal of the service and emergency
valve portions without disturbing any pipe joints or interference with any adjacent car parts. On
box cars, the pipe bracket must not be installed in line with doors where there is liability of
damage from motor trucks backing into the control valve.
5.0 BRANCH PIPE
5.1 Brake arrangements with a metal pipe branch pipe must be utilized to the extent possible.
The combined dirt collector and branch pipe cutout cock should be attached directly to the AB-type
valve pipe bracket at the dirt collector end and secured with self-locking cap screws. See
paragraph 12.0 in Standard S-401. The length of the branch pipe, including the combined dirt
collector and cutout cock, should be 22 in. to 72 in. in order to provide flexibility to care for the
minor movements between the brake pipe and AB pipe bracket during heavy train slack shock.
5.2 On cars having cushion-type underframes with flexible branch pipe hose, the dirt collector is
connected at the pipe bracket by means of self-locking cap screws and the cutout cock is connected
at the brake pipe. The total length of the branch pipe from the AB-type pipe bracket face to the
branch pipe tee flange face should be as short as practicable, but must not exceed 72 in. (see Fig.
6.1). The flexible connections used in such an installation must be of a physical quality at least
equal to that defined by MSRP Specification M-618 or Alternate Specification M-620.
5.3 When a flexible branch pipe is used, the branch pipe cutout cock should be anchored as shown
in Fig. 5.5.
5.4 Branch pipes may be made of materials other than iron pipe or M-618 or M-620 hose as long
as the material is approved by the AAR.
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Fig. 5.1 Piping diagram of approved freight brake equipment with standard pipe bracket
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Note A: Should it be necessary to have any obstruction in line with the emergency
exhaust port and less than 4'' from the vent protector; it must be provided with
a 3 ½" opening in line with this fitting to prevent slowing the propagation of
1 ¼" emergency action of the brakes.
Note B: These dimensions must be considered when providing for removal clearances.
11 3 ¾" Note C: These dimensions will be increased by application of filler piece/access plate,
ECP manifold, and/or long car valve.
3
8 " Flange With Blanking Pad (Optional)
15
" ¾" Flange Emergency Reservoir
2 16
¾" Flange Auxiliary Reservoir
1 "
15
16
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5 2
3
" Flange
8
¼"
Exhaust
2 ¼"
2 8"
5
¾" Flange
Brake Cylinder
1 32"
23
10
12 8 " 5 ¾"
1
1 32"
11
1'' Flange
Dirt Collector 3
1
9
"
5
" DRILL
16 2
13
16 "
" 3 9 16" Dia.
16
1 32"
11 7
16
3 16"
3
5 8"
3
3 32" Emergency Exhaust
23
Min. Clearance 15
16 "
6 8" " See Note A 11
3 23
6 32
16 32"
9
13 16"
5
11
" Min. Clearance
16
35
11
"
32
Branch Pipe Tee
See Note B

5 16"
7
4
11
"
32
4
21
"
32
1¼" 7
"
16
2 "
5
16
3 ½" 2
17
"
32
6 16"
5
5 8"
3
1
13
"
16
23
" Emergency Exhaust
9
29
"
32 11
" Dia.
16
3 32
10 ¾" 4 Holes
1 32"
1
Fig. 5.2 Outline views of the control valve showing clearances

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TIGHTLY CLOSED
PREFERABLY WELDED
½" DIA.
Fig. 5.3 Operating rod handle end loop

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1'' FLANGE
1
3
"
16
7
3
8 "
2"
4
13
"
16
9
1
"
16
1'' FLANGE
Fig. 5.4 1-in. dirt collector
3"
MIN
BOLT ½" × 5 ½" ¼" THK. MIN.

SLIDING CENTER SILL
MIN
LONG SWEEP ELBOW
3
"
16
FLEXIBLE BRANCH BOLT ½" × 5 "

PIPE HOSE TO CLOSE BRANCH PIPE
AAR M-618 CUT-OUT COCK
Fig. 5.5 Typical method of securing branch pipe cutout cock
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6
7
8 "
3
5
8 "
5
13
"
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16
5
7
"
16
9 ½"
1'' Flange
2
7
8 "
3
3
"
16
1'' Flange
1
3
"
16
Handle-Closed
Position
9
1
8 "
Open Position
Fig. 5.6 Combined dirt collector and ball-type cutout cock
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Not less than 3/8'' space to be provided on

installation drawing, to allow for assembly
variations. The space remaining when all
pipes are installed to be filled with washers.
1 ¾"
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8 " × 5'' UNC bolt with 1 ½'' length of

5
thread and self-locking nut.

Section A-A
Thickness and width of bracket and method of
Allowance for variations in individual A attachment to be such as to provide a sufficiently
installations and to facilitate removal rigid mounting to withstand the longitudinal forces
of branch pipe or its fittings. ¾" 1 ¼" delivered to it by the brake pipe.
Bracket may be bent to allow for vertical

variations in individual installations.
Suitable for use of 8 " bolt.
5
Weld
3 8"
1
5
8 "
Alternate methods of securing
Bottom of center sill

Fig. 5.7 Branch pipe securement
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6.0 TYPICAL METHOD OF SECURING BRANCH PIPE TEE (WITH LUG)

Fig. 6.1 is intended to show how the branch pipe tee may be attached with a bracket so that it will
be amply secured against forces tending to move the brake pipe toward one or the other end of the
car and yet provide the necessary flexibility to accommodate the variations incident to the
individual installations and to permit the ready removal of the branch pipe or dirt collector.
Branch pipe tee to be in 1 8 " AAR M-618 or M-620 physical quality approved hose
1
line with the dirt collector (length to accommodate underframe travel but not to kink
at center position of underframe. hose or exceed 48'' over flangessee tabulation below)
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1 ¼" X 1 ¼" X 1'' X
BRANCH PIPE TEE
WITH BOTTOM OUTLET
2 8"
5
5
7
"
16
7
3
8 "
1'' FLANGED LONG 9'' Max. A B PIPE
SWEEP ELBOW 3"
BRACKET
1'' BALL TYPE FLANGED
CUT-OUT COCK
1'' DIRT COLLECTOR
Note:
Open
Suitable support with

renewable wear plate
CL BRAKE PIPE must be furnished to
prevent sag in hose at
center position of
underframe
2
13
16 "
1 ¼" X 1 ¼" X 1'' BRANCH 9'' Max.

PIPE TEE WITH SIDE
OUTLET
3'' X
Open
For Underframe with Use Hose of Length Dimension “X” Must Be Held
Maximum Travel over Flanges Length of Hose Used Between
(One Way) No Less Than Nominal Over Flanges Maximum Minimum
Up to 20 in. 43 in. 1 1/8 in. × 42 in. 43 in. 41 in. 34 in.
Up to 30 in. 48 in. 1 1/8 in. × 47 in. 48 in. 41 in. 34 in.
Note: The maximum distance from the pipe bracket face to the branch pipe tee flange face is 72 in., measured along the
branch pipe and including all components.
Fig. 6.1 Flexible branch pipe arrangements

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1 ¼" BRAKE PIPE

5
" REF
32
32" DIA.
31
HOLE
1 32" DIA COUNTERBORE

11
5
"
32
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1
8 "R
5
" 16
1 64"
5
WELDED
1 16"
5
BRANCH PIPE TO BRAKE PIPE
(TOP CONNECTION) 1'' EXTRA HEAVY PIPE
Fig. 6.2 Branch pipe welded to brake pipe directly

45°
7
"
32
UP
4
5
8 "
1'' Pipe Flange 3 ¼"
5
8 " 5
"
1 16
1 16"
11
2
5
16 " 3
1
8 " 1 " Pipe Flange
" 1 16" 1 1 8 "
1 3
6 8
See Fig. 5.7 for application 2

3
8 "
Fig. 6.3 Branch pipe tee with 45° side outlet

1 16"
3
1'' Pipe Flange

UP
2
13
"
16
5
8 "
1 16"
5
1 ¼" Pipe Flange 1 16"

11
2 16" 3 8"
5 1
1 16" 1 8"
3 1
6 8"
1
2 8"
3
See Fig. 6.2 for Side Outlet Application
Fig. 6.4 Branch pipe tee for top or side outlet
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1
16
3"
1'' Pipe Flange
3
8 "
3 ¾"
2 "
UP
5
8
5
8 "
1 16"
5
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1 ¼" Pipe Flange
2 16" 3 8"
5 1
1 16"
11
6 8"
1
1 16"
3
1 8"
1
See Fig. 5.7 for Typical Installation.

2 8"
3
Fig. 6.5 Branch pipe tee with bottom outlet
2 " DIA. HOLE IN WEB MEMBER

1 ½"
4"
NOTE: BRAKE PIPE MUST NOT BE WELDED TO SUPPORT.
Fig. 6.6 Typical pipe support securement installation

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1.680" DIA
1"
1 "
3
16
R MAX
4 16"
1
3"
MAX
1 ½"
2"
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1"
16" DIA " R MAX

9 9
16
2 HOLES 1.680" DIA
2 ½"
MAX
UP
¾"
3
8 "
2 ¼" DIA MAX

2
5
8 "
Fig. 6.7 Socket welded branch pipe tee
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2 1/4"
3" 3/4"
R 9/16"
MAX
4 9/16"
9/16" DIA.
2 HOLES 1 3/16" CORE
2 1/4"
P
U
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A A
1.675"
EACH END
2 1/32" 2 1/4" MAX
1 7/16" DIA. CORE
1 7/16" DIA. 1.675" DIA.

CORE EACH END
SECTION A-A NOTE: BRANCH PIPE AIR PASSAGE MUST BE

NOMINALLY LOCATED IN THE TOP HALF OF
1" 1" THE BRAKE PIPE CORE TO PREVENT
4 1/16" ENTRANCE OF FOREIGN MATTER.
Fig. 6.8 Socket welded branch pipe tee for top, 45°, or side-flanged outlet
1.330" 15/16"
SOCKET
11/16" DEEP
1 7/8"
1 3/16" CORE
P
2 1/4"
U
A A
2 1/32" 2 3/4" 2 1/4" MAX
1 7/16" DIA. 1.675" DIA.

CORE EACH END
NOTE: BRANCH PIPE AIR PASSAGE MUST BE

SECTION A-A NOMINALLY LOCATED IN THE TOP HALF OF
1" 1" THE BRAKE PIPE CORE TO PREVENT
ENTRANCE OF FOREIGN MATTER.
4 1/16"
Fig. 6.9 Socket-welded branch pipe tee for top, 45°, or side-socket-welded outlet
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3" 2.3/8"
REF
R 9/16"
TYP
11/16" 1.675"
EACH END EACH END
9/16" DIA.
2 HOLES
1 3/16" CORE
SECTION A-A
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R 1 3/16"
3 1/2"
A
3/4"
2 1/4"
UP
1 7/16" DIA. CORE

A 2 1/4" MAX
Fig. 6.10 Socket-welded branch pipe tee for top flanged outlet
2 1/4" 1.330"
0.625"
0.687"
1.675"
EACH END
EACH END
0.957" DIA.
SECTION A-A
3 1/4"
A
1 13/16"
1 9/16"
UP
1.278" DIA. CORE

A
Fig. 6.11 Socket-welded branch pipe tee for top socket-welded outlet
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7.0 BRANCH PIPE TEE

7.1 The branch pipe tee must be located in the brake pipe at a point relative to the AB-type valve
pipe bracket that will avoid a sharp bend in the branch pipe. The position of the branch pipe tee
must be arranged as indicated by the arrow and word “UP” cast in the flange of the branch pipe
outlet, if so equipped, to prevent drainage from the brake pipe into the branch pipe. Five types of
tees, as illustrated in Figs. 6.2 through 6.5 and Fig. 6.7, are available to facilitate installation in
the above.
7.2 The branch pipe tee must be anchored to the car underframe by the form of bracket shown in
Fig. 5.7, installed in accordance with the instructions there outlined, or by other form of anchor
that will prevent longitudinal shifting after installation similar to that shown in Fig. 5.7.
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7.3 The branch pipe tee need not be anchored to the car underframe if it is located between the
car body bolster and the end sill. The length of unsupported pipe between the body bolster and the
end sill shall not exceed 7 ft. The brake pipe must be anchored at the body bolster and the end sill.
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8.0 COMBINED AUXILIARY AND EMERGENCY RESERVOIR

8.1 The reservoir may be of cast or fabricated construction. The cast reservoir consists of two
flanged chambers bolted together with a separation plate sandwiched between the chambers. The
fabricated reservoir may be of welded or molded construction with an internal separation plate
(see Fig. 8.1).
8.2 Supporting brackets are integral to the reservoir, two brackets on one end and a single
bracket on the other. The reservoir should be installed in the position illustrated and on suitable
mounting pedestals with the brackets supported from beneath so that the reservoir will not drop
down in case of breakage or loss of one of the supporting bolts. Brackets are drilled for 1-in. bolts
that must be of high tensile steel and secured with self-locking nuts. The supporting brackets must
not be used to identify reservoir pipe connections.
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8.3 Mounting brackets must have ample strength to hold the reservoir without deflection under
shocks of switching in yards. Care should be taken in installing the mounting brackets so that they
are parallel, with holes properly located before the reservoir is put in place, thus avoiding strains
when bolts ar tightened. This is best accomplished by locating and drilling the bolt hole in the
single lug bracket after brackets are in place on the car.
2-9/16" APPROX 2-1/4" APPROX
4-1/2"
16-3/8"
1-1/16" HOLE 1-1/16" HOLES
APPROX
4-1/2"
3/8"
L1
L2 L-4 L3
5" 5"
EMER AUX
1/4" 1/4"
3/4" PIPE
FLANGES
Volume (in.3) L L1 L2 L3 L4
Aux/Emerg (in.) (in.) (in.) (in.) (in.)
Standard 2500/3500 41 1/8 38 7/8 13 7/16 13 1/16 12 3/8
Car with large brake cylinder volume 3000/3500 43 5/8 41 3/8 13 7/16 13 1/16 14 7/8
Fig. 8.1 Reservoir dimensions (drawing not to scale)
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9 1
15 21 16" 13 16" DIA
10 16
" DIA
5
¾" PIPE FLANGE 5 8"
27
32
" + 3 16"
13 ¾" 11
4 16
" 1 16" CAR MEMBERS MUST 11''
CLEAR THIS POINT BY
1
AT LEAST 16"
D
FLANGE #2 9 15 ¼" CLEARANCE
CYL. PLATE 7 16"
1
FOR REMOVAL
16" DIA
6 HOLES
L
A
3 11
5 8" 4 16
"
10
ABU
11
3 4 16
"
R
5 8"
B
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2 32" I.D. OF HOLLOW
FLANGE #1 C PUSH ROD. MAX DIA
4 ¼" 17
E 4 ¼" 10 32
" OF BALL END
SKETCH 1 SKETCH 2 3
F OF PUSH ROD 2 8 "
Size and Type of Sketch Blanked A B C D E F

Cylinder No. Flange (in.) (in.) (in.) (in.) (in.) (in.)
10 in. × 12 in. 2 2a/ 6 1/4 — 5 1/2 24 17/32 5 29/32 24 15/16
ABU–1 in.
10 in. × 12 in. 2 1a/ 6 1/4 5 1/2 24 17/32 5 29/32 24 15/16
ABU–2 in.
Fig. 8.2 Outline of 10-in. × 12-in. ABU-type brake cylinder installation clearances
10 in. × 12 in. 2 — — — 5 1/2 24 17/32 5 29/32 24 15/16
ABU–3 in.
10 in. × 12 in. ABU 1a/ — — — 5 9/32 24 5/16 — —
a/ Note: Side flanges No. 1 and 2 are optional. Pads may be cast and not machined or may be
omitted entirely.
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5
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27 3
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3 19 14 8 " CLEARANCE 32 16
"
32
8 " CYL. PLATE 7 " "+
5 FOR REMOVAL
11
16" DIA
9° 6 HOLES
11
5 50° 4 16
"
7 3 8 " 1
10 8 " 13 16"
DIA 11'' DIA
11
4 16
"
11 17
11 6 32
" 4 ¼" 4 ¼" 10 32
"
16
" 3
5 25 8 "
5 8 "
FLANGE 2(¾" FLANGE) FLANGE 3(¾" FLANGE)
CAR MEMBERS
MUST CLEAR
7 THIS POINT BY
4 32
" 1
11
1 16
" AT LEAST 16" '
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A B
C D
13 21
20 16
" 2 32" I.D. OF
HOLLOW PUSH ROD. FLANGE 1(¾" FLANGE)
¾" PIPE FLANGE
MAX DIA OF BALL END
3
OF PUSH ROD2 8 "
A B C D
Size and Type of Cylinder Machine Flange (in.) (in.) Blanked Flange (in.) (in.)
8 1/2 in. × 12 in. ABU 3 5 3/4 5 3/4 — — —
8 1/2 in. × 12 in. ABU–1 in. 1&2 5 9/16 5 9/16 2 6 7/16 —
Fig. 8.3 8-1/2-in. × 12-in. ABU-type brake cylinder with clearance volume installation outline
8 1/2 in. × 12 in. ABU–2 in. 1&2 5 9/16 5 9/16 1 — 6 7/16
8 1/2 in. × 12 in. ABU–3 in. 1&2 5 9/16 5 9/16 — — —
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8.4 The reservoir and AB-type valve pipe bracket should be mounted so that their movement
with respect to each other, resulting from weaving of the car body, will be as small as possible. The
pipes connecting the two shall be bent so as to provide sufficient flexibility that the strain, caused
by any movement that does occur, will be kept at a minimum. These pipes should have no
intermediate joints, and if they must be over 7 ft long, they must be supported by suitable clamps.
9.0 BRAKE CYLINDER
9.1 Total brake cylinder volume must be properly related to the auxiliary reservoir and total
reservoir volumes to produce the required brake cylinder pressure.
9.2 The brake cylinder must be substantially attached with metal supports having ample
strength to avoid deflection as a result of shock or brake application, with a cylinder pressure of
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90 psi. The metal support must be so designed that it will not contact with the cylinder head
flange.
9.3 The cylinders should be secured with 5/8-in. bolts with self-locking nuts.
9.4 Washers should be applied between the brake cylinder flanges and the supporting bracket,
where necessary, to avoid distortion of the cylinder when the supporting bolts are tightened.
9.5 The brake cylinder should be located so as to permit easy removal and replacement of the
brake cylinder piston. Sufficient clearance will be required to permit the piston and nonpressure
head to be moved outward horizontally 15 1/4 in. (see clearance diagrams on Figs. 8.2 and 8.3), but
where space limitations require, advantage may be taken of the possibility of tilting the piston.
9.6 The lever guide for the cylinder end of the cylinder lever should be so located as to provide
ample room for full piston travel and for the removal and replacement of the brake cylinder piston.
9.7 It is desirable that the relative location of the pipe bracket and the cylinder be such as to
permit them to be connected with a pipe having easy bends not over 7 ft long and without
intermediate joints. When the brake cylinder pipe must be more than 7 ft long, it must be
supported with suitable clamps.
9.8 When mounting the brake cylinder, the vent and strainer on the nonpressure head must be
facing downward.
10.0 BRAKE PIPE
10.1 The brake pipe must be 1 1/4-in. extra heavy pipe, ASTM A-53 minimum. Where required,
an extra-heavy or standard-weight pipe nipple 10 in. long (threaded as required) must be applied
to both ends of the car so that the angle cock locations conform to the drawing shown in Fig. 10.1.
The angle cock must be threaded onto the brake pipe. Where the angle cock is located at the first
preferred location, the use of the 10-in. nipple is optional.
10.1.1 Brake pipe can be fabricated with materials other than steel only when that material has
been specifically approved for use as brake pipe by the AAR. The brake pipe installation on the car
shall pass the brake pipe restriction test described in Standard S-471.
10.2 On cars with conventional center sills and draft gears, it is recommended that the angle cock
be located at the first preferred location wherever possible, and if this is impossible due to physical
characteristics of the car, at the other extreme position (second preferred position) (see Fig. 10.1).
10.3 The brake pipe must be supported throughout its length with suitable clamps or other
means of approved securement to prevent vibration. If securement is welded, it must be in
accordance with a typical AAR-approved arrangement as shown in Fig. 6.6, whereby the clip is
welded to the car member (however, pipe must not be welded to the clip). Pipe fittings must be
accessible for maintenance. Low spots in piping and hose that may cause trapping of moisture
and/or foreign materials should be avoided.
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10.4 Pipe clamps of the U-bolt type, when used, must have a flattened contact surface with the
pipe that is not less than the diameter of the bolt (except for the U-bolt at the angle cock). Brake
pipe clamps or other means of AAR-approved securement should be not more than 8 ft apart. On
cars designed for shaker service, securement should be not more than 5 ft apart.
10.5 Pipe must be anchored at angle cocks and at branch pipe tees (except as noted in
paragraph 7.3) to resist longitudinal movement. All anchors and all pipe clamps shall be left loose
until pipe is assembled in position and then drawn up tight. The 5/8-in. U-bolt clamps at angle
cocks must be secured with self-locking nuts.
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OF ANGLE COCK
STRIKER FACE
2 ¼"
LOCATION OF ANGLE COCKS ON FREIGHT
EQUIPMENT CARS HAVING:
(1) Type F interlocking couplers.

(2) Coupler horn clearance not exceeding 6 in. at maximum
pull draft gear travel.
(3) Maximum lateral coupler displacement obtainable with the
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standard F interlocking coupler striking castings SIB,
11'' S15A, S16A, and S17A.
OF CAR
3 ½" MAX
30°
2 ½" MIN
OF COUPLER
OF BRAKE PIPE
15 ½" MAX
12" MIN
STRIKER FACE
5" MAX
C
PREFERRED LOCATION
CARS HAVING 1ST 2ND
COUPLER B C B C
BRAKE PIPE TYPE E 12'' 0'' 15 ½" 5''
Angle cocks should be located in 1st or 2nd preferred

locations. Where car construction prevents this, they
B may be located between Max. and Min., in which case
dimension B must bear a fixed relation to dimension C
5 ¼" MAX
4 ½" MIN
CAR as determined from the formula: C = (B 12) × 1.43

30°
CL COUPLER
BRAKE PIPE
Fig. 10.1 AAR Installation specifications for brake pipe angle cock for cars with conventional center sills and draft
gears
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REMOVAL CLEARANCE
CLOSED
1 16"
13
2
7
8 " ACROSS FLATS
" DIA
2 8"
7
HEX
8
3
2
7 16" MAX
1
6 ¼" APPROX.
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13 16" APPROX
5
3
" MIN
32
2
15
"
32 1 ¼" NPT.
3 16"
15
MAX
5 32"
23
MAX
1 8"
5
1
25
32 "
¾" 2 16" 3 8"

9 1
ORING SEAL TYPE BALL IN APPROPRIATE BODY.
Fig. 10.2 1 1/4-in. self-locking angle cock
3
" MIN
32
3
" MIN
32
Typical Minimum Permissible Engagement of Handle and Body or Cover Locking Lugs
in Open and Closed Positions on Angle Cocks.
Fig. 10.3 Angle cock dimensions and mounting clearance

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11.0 BRAKE PIPE RESTRICTION

For the brake pipe restriction test, see MSRP Standard S-471.
12.0 RETAINING VALVE AND PIPE
12.1 The retaining valve must be attached in a vertical position in accordance with AAR
standards. Its attachment to the car body must be such as will provide wrench access to the bolt
heads and nuts. The retaining valve pipe bracket (if used) must be secured with 3/8-in. bolts with
self-locking nuts.
12.2 The retaining valve pipe should be connected to the pipe bracket with the flanged fitting
provided, and the pipe should be installed with bends instead of pipe fittings wherever possible.
Retaining valve pipe must be secured with U-bolts or J-bolts or AAR-manufactured alternate
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securement and shall not be more than 8 ft apart.
12.3 See MSRP Standard S-445 and Standard S-446 for standard and alternate standard
retaining valves and the location of retaining valves for various types of cars.
13.0 PIPING, GENERAL
13.1 All pipe must be of welded fabrication. Brake pipe fittings at ends of cars must be threaded
or alternate approved types. After welding fabrication is completed, the brake pipe restriction test
referred to in paragraph 11.0 must be performed. All flange fittings must be secured with
self-locking cap screws.
13.1.1 Where possible, cars subject to high temperatures during thawing operations should be
equipped with welded connections in brake pipe not requiring gaskets.
13.1.2 Reservoir pipes, branch pipes, retainer pipes, and brake cylinder pipes may be made of
materials other than steel pipe or M-618 or M-620 hose as long as the material is approved by the
AAR.
13.1.3 Welding of air brake piping installations shall meet the requirements of Standard S-402.
13.2 Use of 90° elbow fittings is prohibited in brake pipe except at an angle cock. Where
necessary to change direction in brake pipe, pipe bends should be used wherever possible, keeping
all pipe fittings to a minimum.
13.3 The figures in the following schedule represent recommended minimum radius dimensions
for pipe bends that are consistent with good practice and that apply to both steel or wrought iron
pipe, standard or extra heavy. Any deviation from these minimum dimensions toward smaller
radii must not be tolerated without permission from the AAR.
Size of Pipe Minimum Recommended Radius Benda/
1 1/4 in. 12 in. (preferred—but not less than 9 in.)
1 in., 3/4 in., and 1/2 in. 6 in. (preferred—but not less than 4 1/2 in.)
3/8 in. 3 in.
a/ The radius must never be small enough to reduce the
cross-sectional area of the pipe.
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Size A B C D E F G H J K L M P Q R S Z F J
Flange Pipe ± 1/64 ± 1/32 ± 1/16 ± 1/32 ±0.01 –0.0 ±1/64 Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. ±1/16 ±1/64
3/8 3/8 1 15/16 1 9/16 ± 1/16 3/8 13/32 ± 1/32 13/32 1 1/8 .423 .690 7/16 1.356 1.346 .908 .903 .175 .169 .289 .284 .294 .289 1.341 1.336 1.016 1.011 1.031 1.021 3 2
1/2 1/2 2 3/8 1 15/16 ± 1/16 1/2 7/16 ± 1/32 17/32 1 1/8 .546 .855 1/2 1.547 1.537 1.088 1.083 .178 .172 .313 .308 .318 .313 1.532 1.527 1.202 1.197 1.217 1.207 3 2
3/4 3/4 2 3/4 2 1/16 ± 1/16 1/2 9/16 ± 1/32 17/32 1 1/8 .742 1.065 9/16 1.731 1.721 1.266 1.261 .190 .184 .375 .370 .380 .375 1.716 1.711 1.401 1.396 1.416 1.406 3 2
1 1 3 2 1/4 ± 1/16 1/2 9/16 ± 1/32 17/32 13/16 .957 1.330 5/8 2.048 2.038 1.575 1.570 .190 .184 .400 .395 .405 .400 2.033 2.028 1.745 1.740 1.760 1.750 2 1
1 1/4 1 1/4 3 3/4 2 3/4 +3/16 –1/8 9/16 5/8 +1/4 –1/16 11/16 1 1/4 1.278 1.675 11/16 2.375 2.353 1.884 1.879 .190 .184 .437 .432 .442 .437 2.348 2.343 2.026 2.021 2.041 2.031 4 3
Fig. 13.1 Dimensions—adjustable (swivel) socket-welded fitting flanges and gasket grooves
All dimensions are in inches
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13.4 When the pipe is prepared for assembly, it must be cut to proper length and must be free of
burrs and wiped dry of oil and cuttings before being welded.
13.5 If pipe is less than 2 ft long, do not spring it more than 1/4 in. to bring the holes into proper
alignment. If the pipe is more than 2 ft long, do not spring it more than 1/2 in. to bring the holes
into alignment. If the alignment is not satisfactory, the pipe must then be heated at a point not
less than 10 in. from either fitting and bent to suit. Reservoir and valve pipe connections must be
applied with the provision (such as sweeping relief bends) to absorb any stresses in service without
undue forces placed on pipe fittings.
13.6 Before installing the pipe, blow it out with live steam while it is pounded to remove scale or
dirt loosened by bending or heating. If steam is not available, dry, high-pressure, compressed air
must be used. This procedure is necessary to avoid damage to the valves by foreign matter.
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13.7 To avoid entrance of dirt, cinders, etc., the dirt-protecting means installed by the
manufacturer must not be removed from the AB-type pipe bracket or other device openings until
those devices are mounted on the car and the piping is ready to be connected.
14.0 PIPING, FOR SPECIAL DUTY CARS
Piping that cannot meet the arrangement shown in Fig. 5.1 because special equipment is needed
to achieve the required braking ratios shall be as shown in the piping diagrams in Figs. 27.2
through 27.9. Wherever a multiple brake cylinder arrangement employing conventional trucks
and brake rigging is used with a relay valve, the minimum supply reservoir volume must be
selected with care in order to produce between 15% and 20% increase in brake cylinder pressure in
an emergency application over that which results from a full-service application. This increase is
required when a system is fully charged or with any degree of prior service application. The more
common combinations may be found in Table 14.1.
Table 14.1 Recommended relay valve supply reservoir volumes
.
Recommended Supply Reservoirs

Brake Cylinders Minimum Required (or Equivalents in Other Diameters)
Diameter Stroke Supply Reservoir Nominal Size
(in.) Number (in.) Volume (in.3) (in.) Number
6 4 8 10,900 16 × 60 1
7 4 8 13,900 16 × 72 1
8 4 8 17,700 16 × 96 1
9 4 8 21,800 16 × 60 2
10 2 8 13,200 16 × 72 1
12 2 8 18,600 16 × 96 1
15.0 REQUIREMENT FOR AUXILIARY BRAKE PIPE DEVICES

15.1 Condition 1
Cars having 75 ft to 125 ft of brake pipe measured along the pipe between end hose couplings must
be equipped with an approved control valve and approved vent valve.
15.2 Condition 2
Cars having in excess of 125 ft of brake pipe measured along the pipe between end hose couplings
must be equipped as stated in paragraph 2.3 in Standard S-401.
15.3 The 1-in. branch pipe to vent valve must not exceed 30 in. in length, must be connected to
the brake pipe through a standard branch pipe tee, and must omit the branch pipe cutout cock and
dirt collector. An alternate method of mounting the vent valve with a special branch pipe tee with
flanged mounting face as shown in Fig. 15.2 may also be used.
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15.4 The vent valve branch pipe tee should preferably be applied on opposite end of car from
control valve but not less than 15 ft from control valve branch pipe tee and not within 5 ft of car
angle cock. When used on cars having floating or cushion-type underframe the vent valve must be
mounted on the same member as the main run of brake pipe. Pipe bracket to be secured to car
body bracket with 1/2-in. high tensile bolts and self-locking nuts.
15.5 On cars with more than one control valve, the maximum length of brake pipe associated
with any one control valve is 125 ft. When one brake system of a car equipped with multiple brake
systems is given a single car air brake test, the brake pipe on the car must be capable of being
separated so that the brake pipe segment connected to the control valve under test will not exceed
125 ft.
15.6 Figs. 15.1 and 15.2 illustrate typical methods for installing vent valves on cars having an
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approved control valve and 75 ft to 125 ft of brake pipe.

REQUIRES CARBODY
MOUNTING BRACKET
AND FASTENERS
1 ¼" SOCKET WELDED BRANCH PIPE

TEE WITH 1'' FLANGE PAD
STYLE 1 OR STYLE 2
PIPE BRACKET REQUIRED
1'' BRANCH PIPE AND
TWO WELDED FITTINGS
VENT VALVE
KM-2, NO. 8 OR VX
Fig. 15.1 Typical installation type I
TYPICAL BRAKE PIPE ADAPTER TEE

FOR TYPICAL SECUREMENT METHODS
SEE Fig. 6.2
VENT VALVE
NO. 8, KM-2 OR VX
Fig. 15.2 Typical installation type II

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16.0 BRAKE PIPE DEVICES

The use of long-car and short-car control valves and emergency vent valves is shown in Table 16.1.
Table 16.1 Short- or long-car control valve selection criteria
Brake Pipe Length Approved Control Valve Vent Valve
Under 75 ft Use short valve —
75 ft to 125 ft Usea/ Use
a/ On cars with brake pipe length exceeding 75 ft, use of long-car valve is required for
new and rebuilt cars.
16.1 Outline Views of Vent Valves with Branch Pipe Adapter Tee
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Figs. 16.1 and 16.2 illustrate the dimensions and clearance requirements for KM-2 and #8 vent
valves.
Note:
Should it be necessary to have any obstruction in line with the
vent protector fitting and less than 5'' from it, the obstruction
must be provided with a minimum of 3 ½" diameter opening
adequately protected on either side of this opening against
possible accumulation of snow, ice, mud, or other restrictive
elements in line with this fitting to prevent slowing the emergency
rate of exhaust.
TOP OF TEE
ADAPTER TEE WITH NUTS
KM-2 VENT VALVE PORTION BRAKE PIPE CL

WITH EXHAUST FITTINGS
8
11
" MAX
16
15 ½" APPROX
1¼" REMOVAL 5
15
" MAX
16 5 8 " MAX
7
CLEARANCE 11
"R
1 8"
7
8"
16 5
1
8 "
3 8"
1
BRAKE
PIPE CL
3 ¾"
1 8"
2 8 " 12 16"
7
1 1
9
16 "R
PLUGGED 1 ¼"
POSITION FLANGE 11
16" .
¾"
VENTED PAD HOLE TYP. 3
POSITION PLACES.
(WITH KM-2 VENT VALVE)
5'' MIN. UNOBSTRUCTED EXHAUST CLEARANCE (SEE NOTE)
Fig. 16.1 KM-2 vent valve
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Note:
Should it be necessary to have any obstruction in line with the
vent protector fitting and less than 5'' from it, the obstruction
TOP OF TEE must be provided with a minimum of 3 ½" diameter opening
adequately protected on either side of this opening against
ADAPTER TEE possible accumulation of snow, ice, mud, or other restrictive
WITH NUTS elements in line with this fitting to prevent slowing the emergency
rate of exhaust.
NO. 8 VENT VALVE PORTION BRAKE PIPE CL
WITH EXHAUST FITTINGS
14 ½" APPROX. 8 16" MAX

11
5 16" MAX
15
1¼" REMOVAL 5 8 " MAX
7
CLEARANCE 1 8"
7 11
16 "R
1
8 " 5
8"
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3 8"
1
BRAKE
PIPE CL 3¾"
1 8"
7
10
17
"
32
2 8" "R
1 9
16
PLUGGED
POSITION 1¼" FLANGE 11
16" DIA.
¾"
VENTED PAD HOLE TYP. 3
POSITION PLACES.
(WITH NO. 8 VENT VALVE)
5'' MIN. UNOBSTRUCTED EXHAUST CLEARANCE (SEE NOTE)
Fig. 16.2 No. 8 vent valve
17.0 AIR HOSE
Air hose is to be in accordance with AAR standards.
18.0 BRAKING RATIO
The selection of brake equipment and the design of the brake rigging must produce braking forces
in accordance with the requirements of the Office Manual of the AAR Interchange Rules, Rule 88,
and the AAR Manual of Standards and Recommended Practices, Standard S-401.
19.0 BRAKE RIGGING
The brake rigging must be designed to carry forces resulting from the maximum brake cylinder
pressure of 90 psi without exceeding the stresses as outlined in Standard S-401 and Standard
S-344.
19.1 Brake rigging must be designed to prevent the push rod from fully seating against the brake
cylinder pressure head by 1/4 in. minimum in both the new car condition and with all brake shoes
removed.
19.2 With brake linkage fully released toward the brake cylinder there must be clearance
between the slack adjuster trigger (or housing) and control rod collar in both the new car condition
and with all brake shoes removed.
19.3 All brake rod supports must be closed.
20.0 LEVERS, GENERAL
20.1 All pin holes in brake levers must be on the neutral axis.
20.2 Bent or offset levers should be avoided.
20.3 The cylinder levers must be made as long as practicable and must be located so as to prevent
a lateral thrust on the push rods when the brake is applied, and so they will be substantially at
right angles to the rod under brake application with 8-in. piston travel.
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21.0 PISTON TRAVEL

21.1 Set piston travel in accordance with Field Manual of the AAR Interchange Rules, Rule 3.
21.2 For the location of the peep hole on cars having deep side sills for checking brake cylinder
piston travel, see the AAR Manual of Standards and Recommended Practices, Section D, Standard
S-373.
22.0 LEVER GUIDES
Sufficient clearance must be provided to permit free movement of all levers to the positions they
will assume both when the brake is fully released and when the piston is at full stroke with all
brake shoes removed.
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23.0 HAND BRAKE
23.1 The hand brake must be of a design having AAR approval and must be installed in
accordance with AAR specifications.
23.2 Hand brake lever guides and sill slots, where required, should be so located and of sufficient
length to prevent the lever fouling when the front or live cylinder lever is in its release position or
when the movement of the live cylinder lever is equivalent to maximum piston travel.
23.3 When the drum chain is fully unwound, the bell crank (if so equipped) should drop to the
lower limit (release position), and there should be no slack in the horizontal chain with the brake
linkage fully released toward the brake cylinder.
24.0 INSTALLATION, GENERAL
The general brake installation drawing should be complete and approved by the car owner before
work is started on the manufacturer of either the brake rigging or parts of the car underframe that
may interfere with changes necessary to obtain a good brake installation. Final approval of the
details must await completion of the first sample car of each design.
25.0 AIR SUPPLY FOR AUXILIARY DEVICES
All AAR-approved air-operated devices must have their supply taken from the emergency
reservoir piping. The line connection must have a rubber-seated check valve and a 1/64-in. or
smaller choke installed as close as possible to the emergency reservoir. A sealed cutout cock must
be installed between the emergency reservoir and the check valve.
26.0 APPLICATION OF SECONDHAND AB-TYPE BRAKE EQUIPMENT TO NEW AND
REBUILT FREIGHT CARS
26.1 Used or secondhand AB-type brake equipment applied to new or rebuilt freight cars must be
handled in accordance with the Field Manual of the AAR Interchange Rules, Rule 88.
26.2 Refer to the Field Manual of the AAR Interchange Rules, Rule 90, for secondhand material
prohibited from use.
27.0 TRUCK-MOUNTED BRAKE HOSE INSTALLATION
Truck-mounted brake cylinder hose must be installed so as to avoid torquing of the hose during
truck rotation or vertical movement of the car body. See Fig. 27.1.
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TO AVOID HOSE TORQUE, INSTALL HOSE IN 10° 10°

ONE PLANE ONLY. TRUCK ROTATION AND BRAKE CYLINDER PIPE CONNECTION
VERTICAL CAR BODY MOTION WILL THEN
PRODUCE PUSH/PULL MOTION IN HOSE.
TRUCK CURVING RADIUS

IMPLEMENTED 01/2018
CL BOLSTER
TOP VIEW
CL CAR
BRAKE CLYINDER PIPE

END VIEW
CL CAR
BRAKE
CAR MOVEMENT LOADED CYL.

AND UNLOADED PUSH/PULL ON HOSE
HOSE AFFIXED TO CYLINDER PIPE
Fig. 27.1 Typical truck-mounted brake hose installation
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¾" PIPE
AUXILIARY RESERVOIR
COMBINED AUXILIARY AND
EMERGENCY RESERVOIR
3 ¾" PIPE
8 " PIPE
EMERGENCY RESERVOIR
RETAINING
VALVE ¾" PIPE CONTROL VALVE RETAINING VALVE
BRAKE CYLINDER
1" DIRT
COLLECTOR
VIEW OF
PIPE BRACKET
¾" EMERGENCY RESERVOIR PIPE

¾" AUXILIARY RESERVOIR PIPE
COMBINED DIRT COLLECTOR
AND BRANCH PIPE CUT-OUT COCK 3
8 " RETAINING VALVE PIPE
1'' BRANCH PIPE
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1 ¼" BALL
ANGLE COCK
1 ¼" BRAKE PIPE

1 ¼" PIPE
STRAIGHT COUPLING
1 ¼" PIPE
1 ¼" × 1 ¼" × 1"
BRAKE TYPE TEE NIPPLE 10'' LONG
AAR STANDARD
AIR BRAKE HOSE
ABU BRAKE CYLINDER
¾" PIPE
Fig. 27.2 Piping diagram—approved freight brake equipment using AAR pipe bracket
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CONTROL VALVE WITH
SINGLE-SIDED PIPE BRACKET COMBINED RESERVOIR
EMERG AUX
COMBINED DIRT 3/4" EMERGENCY RESERVOIR PIPE

COLLECTOR AND BRANCH
PIPE CUT-OUT COCK 3/4" AUXILIARY RESERVOIR PIPE
3/8" RETAINING VALVE PIPE
RETAINING VALVE
1" BRANCH PIPE
1 1/4" BALL ANGLE COCK

1 1/4" PIPE NIPPLE 10" LONG
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1 1/4" × 1 1/4" × 1"
BRANCH PIPE TEE
1 1/4" PIPE STRAIGHT COUPLING
AAR STANDARD AIR BRAKE HOSE
3/4" PIPE AUXILIARY 3/8" PIPE 3/4" PIPE EMERGENCY

RESERVOIR RETAINING VALVE RESERVOIR
DIRT COLLECTOR 3/4" PIPE BRAKE

BRAKE PIPE BRAKE CYLINDER PIPE
CYLINDER
Fig. 27.3 Piping diagram—approved freight brake equipment using single-sided pipe bracket
VIEW OF PIPE BRACKET ABU BRAKE CYLINDER
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Fig. 27.4 Freight brake equipment with control valve and SC-1 empty load equipment
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Fig. 27.5 Freight brake equipment with control valve and truck-mounted brake
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Fig. 27.6 Freight brake equipment with control valve, empty load equipment, and truck-mounted brake
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Fig. 27.7 Freight (intermodal) brake equipment with control valve, unitized empty load equipment, and
truck-mounted brake
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Fig. 27.8 Freight brake equipment with control valve, slope sheet empty load equipment, and truck-mounted brake
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Fig. 27.9 Freight brake equipment with control valve including relay valve, second brake cylinder,
and a supply reservoir
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BRAKE EQUIPMENT—INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS

Adopted: 1977; Last Revised: 2018

3.0 RELEASE VALVE OPERATING RODS

4.0 AB-TYPE VALVE PIPE BRACKET

Branch Pipe Tee

See Note B

Fig. 5.2 Outline views of the control valve showing clearances

Fig. 5.3 Operating rod handle end loop

Fig. 5.4 1-in. dirt collector

BOLT ½" × 5 ½" ¼" THK. MIN.

FLEXIBLE BRANCH BOLT ½" × 5 "

Fig. 5.5 Typical method of securing branch pipe cutout cock

Fig. 5.6 Combined dirt collector and ball-type cutout cock

Not less than 3/8'' space to be provided on

8 " × 5'' UNC bolt with 1 ½'' length of

thread and self-locking nut.

Bracket may be bent to allow for vertical

Alternate methods of securing

Bottom of center sill

6.0 TYPICAL METHOD OF SECURING BRANCH PIPE TEE (WITH LUG)

Suitable support with

1 ¼" X 1 ¼" X 1'' BRANCH 9'' Max.

Fig. 6.1 Flexible branch pipe arrangements

1 ¼" BRAKE PIPE

1 32" DIA COUNTERBORE

Fig. 6.2 Branch pipe welded to brake pipe directly

See Fig. 5.7 for application 2

Fig. 6.3 Branch pipe tee with 45° side outlet

1'' Pipe Flange

1 ¼" Pipe Flange 1 16"

See Fig. 5.7 for Typical Installation.

Fig. 6.5 Branch pipe tee with bottom outlet

2 " DIA. HOLE IN WEB MEMBER

NOTE: BRAKE PIPE MUST NOT BE WELDED TO SUPPORT.

Fig. 6.6 Typical pipe support securement installation

16" DIA " R MAX

2 HOLES 1.680" DIA

2 ¼" DIA MAX

Fig. 6.7 Socket welded branch pipe tee

1 7/16" DIA. 1.675" DIA.

SECTION A-A NOTE: BRANCH PIPE AIR PASSAGE MUST BE

2 1/32" 2 3/4" 2 1/4" MAX

1 7/16" DIA. 1.675" DIA.

NOTE: BRANCH PIPE AIR PASSAGE MUST BE

1 7/16" DIA. CORE

1.278" DIA. CORE

7.0 BRANCH PIPE TEE

8.0 COMBINED AUXILIARY AND EMERGENCY RESERVOIR

2-9/16" APPROX 2-1/4" APPROX

Size and Type of Sketch Blanked A B C D E F

(1) Type F interlocking couplers.

Angle cocks should be located in 1st or 2nd preferred

CAR as determined from the formula: C = (B  12) × 1.43

¾" 2 16" 3 8"

ORING SEAL TYPE BALL IN APPROPRIATE BODY.

Fig. 10.2 1 1/4-in. self-locking angle cock

Fig. 10.3 Angle cock dimensions and mounting clearance

11.0 BRAKE PIPE RESTRICTION

Recommended Supply Reservoirs

15.0 REQUIREMENT FOR AUXILIARY BRAKE PIPE DEVICES

approved control valve and 75 ft to 125 ft of brake pipe.

See Note B

(1) Type F interlocking couplers.

CAR as determined from the formula: C = (B 12) × 1.43

ORING SEAL TYPE BALL IN APPROPRIATE BODY.