49 C.F.R. § 570.54 Definitions.
Title 49 - Transportation
Unless otherwise indicated, all terms used in this part that are defined in part 571 of this chapter, Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, are used as defined in that part. Air-over-hydraulic brake subsystem means a subsystem of the air brake that uses compressed air to transmit a force from the driver control to a hydraulic brake system to actuate the service brakes. Electric brake system means a system that uses electric current to actuate the service brake. Vacuum brake system means a system that uses a vacuum and atmospheric pressure for transmitting a force from the driver control to the service brake, but does not include a system that uses vacuum only to assist the driver in applying muscular force to hydraulic or mechanical components.
Title 49: Transportation
PART 570—VEHICLE IN USE INSPECTION STANDARDS
Subpart B—Vehicles With GVWR of More Than 10,000 Pounds
§ 570.54 Definitions.
