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Originally Posted by cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
Pneumatic brakes are interesting, yet my experience with them is much limited.
Just look at something like this:
Power steering was not so common back then, so their steering wheels are quite massive compared to most modern trucks with a more car-like steering wheel. |
Pneumatic brakes have a terrible brake feeling, at least the ancient ones in that vehicle do.
As for power steering, that vehicle is probably not at all representative of what most of us drive as a private vehicle.
And yes, the steering wheel in said heavy vehicle is massive to give you leverage.