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How to Tell If Your Drum Brakes Need Changing?
Still found on many cars, es- pecially older ones, drum brakes may look a bit alien and outdated compared to disc brakes. Although the technology is not new, drum brakes are still factory - rations on the rear axle; combined handbrake and foot brake shoes and disc rotor, like standard drum brakes, and are normally sealed away. This makes visual checking for wear and tear not easy.
How do drum brakes work?
Drum brakes slow down the car by pressing a brake shoe against the inside of the drum brake, the rotating component that spins with the wheels. The drum is made from an iron alloy that is specially formulated to be ex- tremely long lasting. The brake shoes consist of a friction lining bonded to a metal backing plate.
How to tell if your brake shoes need changing?
1. Inconsistent brake pedal feel. If the rear brakes are drum brakes, the driver may feel vibrations under braking. The initial bite when the brakes are still cold may be lacking. This is because the brake shoes are so worn that the drum.
hand brake requires a hard yank chances are the brake shoes need replacing. On a steep in- cline, if the car moves an inch or so before coming to a rest, the drum or brake shoes would need to be inspected. There is a possibility it could be a loose hand brake cable, which is much
鼓式制动器如何运作?
如何辨别鼓式制动蹄是否需要更换?
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