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Brakes - 2

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Brakes

Modern automotive brake systems use hydraulic force to create friction Convert motion to heat energy

2 brake types Disc Brakes Drum Brakes

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Drum Brakes

Three Main Parts Drums Shoes Wheel Cylinder

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Drum Brakes

Hydraulic pressure pushes wheel cylinder pistons (1800 psi.)

The friction between the stationary shoes and the revolving drums causes the drums to slow and stop the rear wheels.

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Simple Drum Brake Parts

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Drum Brake Parts

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Drum Brake Shoes

Two Parts Steel Backing Friction Material

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Drum Brake Parts

Wheel Cylinder

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Drum Brake Parts

Drum

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Drum Brake Parts

Hoses

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Drum Brake Parts

When servicing drum brakes, do one side at a time.

If you get confused, the other side can guide you.

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Special Brake Tools

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Special Brake Tools

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Special Brake Tools

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Drum Brakes

Be sure to torque all fasteners to manufactures

recommendations!

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Drum Brakes Pump brake pedal several times to seat

shoes, readjust as necessary. Top off master cylinder as necessary

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