Brake Systems Committee
It is the responsibility of the BSC to establish, improve and maintain brake system interchange standards and rules, and to certify and monitor the performance of new and existing brake system equipment. The Braking Systems Committee Manager can answer questions concerning railcar brake component issues.
Manager, Brake Systems Committee
MxV Rail
350 Keeler Parkway, Pueblo, CO 81001
Phone: 719-420-0425 | email: brakes@aar.com
AAR Member Railroads
NS (Chair)
CPKC (Vice Chair)
AMTRAK
BNSF
CN
CSX
TTX
UP
Associate Members
Amsted
Stucki
Strato
Trinity
Wabtec
Field Manual
RULE 3 - Testing of Air Brakes
RULE 4 - Air Brake Valves and Parts
RULE 5 - Air Brake Hoses, Hose Supports, and Train Lines
RULE 6 – End Hose Arrangement Performance and Angle Cock Placement
RULE 7 - Brake Beams, Hangers, Brackets, Wear Plates and Brake Connection Pins, Hanger Pins or Bolts
RULE 8 - Automatic Slack Adjuster
RULE 9 - Air Brake Cylinders and Parts
RULE 10 - Brake Beam and Bottom Rod Supports
RULE 11 - Brake Levers, Guides and Brake Connection Rods
RULE 12 - Brake Shoes and Shoe Keys
RULE 13 - Hand Brakes - Geared and Non-Geared
Manual of Standards and Recommend Practice
Section E Brakes and Brake Equipment
Section E Part II Electronically Controlled Brake Systems