The hand brake valve n25) which serves to vent the spring brake (27) is fitted in the pressure line (24, 26) between the change-over valve (6) and the spring brake cylinder (27) and the feed pipe from the air storage tank (17) leads to the spring brake cylinder via a non-return valve (20) in the change over valve (6). The advantage gained from the arrangement is that the spring pressure can be overcome by pressure from the compressor (1), should the storage tank be empty by actuating the valve to enable the vehicle to be moved away quickly without waiting for pressure to build up in the tank.
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