SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TESTING TRAIN BRAKES

摘要

The present disclosure is directed to a method of monitoring the performance of a wheel brake for a wheel on a train car. The method may include detecting a first temperature of the wheel with the wheel brake deactivated. The method may also include activating the wheel brake and detecting a second temperature of the wheel with the wheel brake activated. The method may include determining a wheel brake condition based on at least the first and second temperatures of the wheel.