What angle should be formed between a brake chamber pushrod and the centerline of a slack adjuster when S-cam brakes are fully applied?

Name: What angle should be formed between a brake chamber pushrod and the centerline of a slack adjuster when S-cam brakes are fully applied?
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When S-cam brakes are fully applied, the brake chamber pushrod should form a 90-degree angle with the centerline of the slack adjuster to ensure maximum braking efficiency and proper mechanical advantage.

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