Automotive Air Brake Line Couplers (Gladhands)
J318_201206
This SAE Recommended Practice is intended to provide design, interchangeability dimensions, testing procedures, performance requirements, and minimum identification for gladhand-type air line couplers used to connect the brake systems of trucks, truck-tractors, trailers, and dollies when these vehicles are joined to operate as a combination unit.
Rationale:
This document is being reviewed in keeping with the five year review process. The Brake Supply and Control Components Committee has determined that this document is to be reaffirmed without changes.
Related Topics:
Air brakes
Brake lines
Braking systems
Pressure
Also known as: SAE J 318
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