Question If oil and water build up in your vehicle's air tanks, the brakes: Answers May not work correctly. May feel squishy. Will squeal loudly when used. Will be extremely sensitive. Explanation Air tanks should be drained daily to remove water and oil buildup. An excess of oil and water in the air tanks can interfere with proper brake function. Take a FREE Practice Test Now This questions appears in the following tests: Pennsylvania HazMat , Texas Tank , Florida Combination , New Jersey Combination , New York Combination ,