Release cable tension by pressing the emergency pedal down and releasing it. Pull the cable back to the rear of truck. Both rear cables are removed and replaced the same way. Find out which one is bad and remove
Drum brakes have more parts than disc brakes and are harder to service, but they are less expensive to manufacture, and they easily incorporate an emergency brake mechanism. In this edition of HowStuffWorks, we will learn exactly how a drum brake system works, examine the emergency brake setup...
On older vehicles with front drum brakes, the drums are usually easier to remove. All you do is back off the brake shoes from behind with a brake adjuster tool or screwdriver, remove the wheel, then the dust cap on the hub, and remove the hub nut from the spindle. The outer wheel be...
Brake drumson the rear wheels of a car can be difficult to remove at times. There can be a number of reasons for the drums to get stuck, mainly due to the expansion of the shoes within the drum. Sometimes it can be fixed just by retracting the shoes, and sometimes some force is nee...
Wheel location.The rear brake pads do not need to be replaced as often as the front pads due to two factors. First, the rear brakes are usually a drum-type and have a longer service life. Secondly, with the same brake design on all four wheels, the front axle system is more stressed...
Disc brakes are the most common brakes found on a car's front wheels, and they're often on all four. This is the part of the brake system that does the actual work of stopping the car. Find out all about disc brakes -- even when to replace the pads.
How does Drum Brake work? There are mainly three types – mechanical, hydraulic & pneumatic assisted brakes. 1. Mechanical: In the mechanical system such as in two-wheeler & an auto-rickshaw, the brake shoes are actuated by a cam, which is attached to the brake linkage & pedal. When you...
ABS relies on a properly operating conventional brake system. If the rest of your braking system is in working order, you should usually still have normal braking without ABS. In that case, it’s safe to continue your journey. Remember what your drivers ed teacher told you about pumping the...
For example, centrifugal clutches are widespread in the moped and biking industry, using shoes (like on a drum brake) to engage and disengage the clutch. Dog clutches are also used in non-synchromeshed transmissions but necessitate double de-clutching and were brushed under the mat once gear...
Check drum brakes at least every six months, 6,000 miles or 10,000 km, or as recommended in the car's normal service schedule. Look for worn brake linings. Later cars often have a plugged inspection hole in the backplate. On other cars you need to remove the drum. Linings may be ri...