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Brake accumulator, 527 Service Information 1/21/2022
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EXC, EW210D [GB]

Brake accumulator, description

The accumulator is a small tank with a gas-filled rubber bulb.
Brake accumulators are pre-charged with nitrogen and charged by the brake/steering pump when the engine is running.

Figure 1
Accumulator

1. Nitrogen gas space

2. Rubber diaphragm
3. Connection port for oil

The function of the brake accumulators is to store pressure and to safeguard braking in case of engine stop or pump break
down.
The service brake is divided into two independent brake circuits therefore one accumulator for each brake circuit.
The accumulators have a pre-charge pressure which is indicated in the main hydraulic diagram, see Hydraulic diagram, complete
Figure 2
Brake valve with accumulators

(38) Brake valve with pedal

(74) Brake accumulator

1. Pressure tap brake circuit front

2. Pressure tap brake circuit rear
3. Accumulator brake circuit rear
4. Accumulator brake circuit front