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What is wrong with brakes when you have to push the pedal far?

The pads and shoes are worn out are way down. NEED REPLACED The rear shoes are out of adjustment.


The Brakes on my 1994 Toyota are soft. You can push almost all the way down. My pads shoes are good I just had my rotors turned. How do I adjust.?

sound to me like you have air in your brake lines try bleeding your brakes


Do drum brakes work better than disk brakes?

No, they are inferior to disc brakes. Drum brakes were used from the beginning of the auto up until the late 60s. Drum brakes are more prone to overheating than disc brakes. Disc brakes also shed water much better than drum brakes which improves stopping distance in wet conditions. Disc brakes apply pressure more evenly than drum brakes thus improving stopping distance. Disc brakes are superior in every way.


Does 2007 Yukon have four disc brakes?

yes. most gm made trucks hav disc brakes all the way around since about 2002


What are 2 way in which friction can be useful?

Brakes, and Shoes


Do the brakes on a 2001 suburban have discs or drums?

It should be 4-wheel disc brakes all the way around.


Why are drum brakes frequently used as the mechanism for parking brakes?

It's quite cheap and easy to create a mechanical connection (typically, a wire that is pulled by a lever) that will hold drum brakes in a "tight" position. That's because brake shoes require relatively little force to push or pull them against the drum ... any turning motion of the drum will tighten them automatically once the shoes come in contact with the drum. Disc brakes, on the other hand, require more pressure to activate because they are squeezing a rotor and there is no "assist" from the rotor's motion. Also, a disc brake pad is pushing, not pulling (one of the pads is typically fixed), and it would be more difficult to design a secondary pushing mechanism that works with a hydraulic caliper. Finally, a parking brake system powerful enough to push a pad against the disk might also be strong enough to warp the disk (if the disk was held in the same position for days or weeks) So the easiest and cheapest way is usually to use a small drum brake at the middle of the rear disc brakes. The parking brake shoes will typically last the life of the vehicle (unless you habitually drive with your parking brake on!)


What type of Wheel brakes are used to stop the aircraft on the runway?

Aircraft have disc brakes, but they're different from automotive disc brakes: the calipers are the same size as the rotors and they have pads going all the way around. On a really big plane, like an airliner, there are multiple discs.


What is the function of the brake?

Brake shoes are an integral part of the braking system of a motor vehicle. When a driver steps on the brake, the brake shoe is the mechanical part that he or she is ultimately controlling to bring the car to a stop. The backing of a brake shoe is a metal part, but the area that actually comes in contact with the brake is padded to provide friction to stop the car without damaging the brake itself. Brake shoes are found inside of drum brakes; disc brakes have calipers, which serve the same function in a slightly different way.


What are the main differences between disc and hydraulic brakes, and which one would be more suitable for my biking needs?

The main differences between disc and hydraulic brakes are the way they operate. Disc brakes use a caliper to squeeze the brake pads against a rotor, while hydraulic brakes use fluid to transmit force to the brake pads. Hydraulic brakes generally provide more consistent and powerful braking performance compared to disc brakes. They are also easier to modulate and require less effort to apply. If you are looking for better braking performance and are willing to invest in a higher-end braking system, hydraulic brakes would be more suitable for your biking needs. However, if you are on a budget or do not require the highest level of braking performance, disc brakes may be sufficient for your needs.


Does the 2002 Toyota Camry have rear brake pads or shoes?

Your car came with the option of having rear disc brake or drums. The simple way to tell is to look the the wheel and see if you see rotors if you dont see rotors than you have drum brakes


How do air disc brakes work?

Most trucks in Europe have disc brakes front and rear now and some trailers do also. I run a Volvo wagon and drag outfit with disc brakes. Volvo, Mercedes, Scania, Daf (Paccar) and others have been using disc brakes on heavy trucks for 6 years or more now. They work in the same way as car systems do but using compressed air instead of fluid.